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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.99, 1,697.33 and 585.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.99, 1,697.33 and 585.41 is: 876.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.99 : 1,697.33 = 585.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.99/1,697.33 = 585.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.99x = 1,697.33 × 585.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.99x = 993,635.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,635.27/1,133.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.23

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