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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.83, 1,701.68 and 586.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.83, 1,701.68 and 586.18 is: 879.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.83 : 1,701.68 = 586.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.83/1,701.68 = 586.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.83x = 1,701.68 × 586.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.83x = 997,490.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,490.78/1,133.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.75

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