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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.26, 1,700.30 and 585.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.26, 1,700.30 and 585.70 is: 878.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.26 : 1,700.30 = 585.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.26/1,700.30 = 585.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.26x = 1,700.30 × 585.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.26x = 995,865.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,865.71/1,133.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.76

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