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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.36, 1,698.66 and 585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.36, 1,698.66 and 585 is: 876.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.36 : 1,698.66 = 585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.36/1,698.66 = 585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.36x = 1,698.66 × 585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.36x = 993,716.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,716.10/1,134.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.01

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