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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.33, 1,699.97 and 585.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.33, 1,699.97 and 585.65 is: 878.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.33 : 1,699.97 = 585.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.33/1,699.97 = 585.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.33x = 1,699.97 × 585.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.33x = 995,588.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,588.75/1,133.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.47

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