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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.93, 1,699.52 and 585.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.93, 1,699.52 and 585.81 is: 878.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.93 : 1,699.52 = 585.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.93/1,699.52 = 585.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.93x = 1,699.52 × 585.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.93x = 995,592.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,592.88/1,133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.01

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