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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.73, 1,702.22 and 586.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.73, 1,702.22 and 586.44 is: 880.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.73 : 1,702.22 = 586.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.73/1,702.22 = 586.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.73x = 1,702.22 × 586.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.73x = 998,246.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,246.96/1,133.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.50

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