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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.55, 1,659.87 and 587.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.55, 1,659.87 and 587.04 is: 880.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.55 : 1,659.87 = 587.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.55/1,659.87 = 587.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.55x = 1,659.87 × 587.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.55x = 974,410.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,410.08/1,106.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.58

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