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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.41, 1,702.04 and 586.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.41, 1,702.04 and 586.24 is: 879.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.41 : 1,702.04 = 586.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.41/1,702.04 = 586.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.41x = 1,702.04 × 586.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.41x = 997,796.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,796.74/1,134.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.58

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