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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.90, 1,701.81 and 586.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.90, 1,701.81 and 586.34 is: 880.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.90 : 1,701.81 = 586.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.90/1,701.81 = 586.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.90x = 1,701.81 × 586.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.90x = 997,837.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,837.15/1,133.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.01

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