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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.15, 1,661.19 and 587.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.15, 1,661.19 and 587.73 is: 881.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.15 : 1,661.19 = 587.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.15/1,661.19 = 587.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.15x = 1,661.19 × 587.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.15x = 976,331.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,331.20/1,107.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.84

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