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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.68, 1,698.84 and 585.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.68, 1,698.84 and 585.68 is: 876.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.68 : 1,698.84 = 585.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.68/1,698.84 = 585.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.68x = 1,698.84 × 585.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.68x = 994,976.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,976.61/1,134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.88

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