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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.20, 1,661.10 and 587.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.20, 1,661.10 and 587.86 is: 881.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.20 : 1,661.10 = 587.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.20/1,661.10 = 587.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.20x = 1,661.10 × 587.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.20x = 976,494.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,494.25/1,108.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.15

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