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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.43, 1,700.22 and 585.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.43, 1,700.22 and 585.02 is: 878.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.43 : 1,700.22 = 585.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.43/1,700.22 = 585.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.43x = 1,700.22 × 585.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.43x = 994,662.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,662.70/1,132.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.34

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