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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.90, 1,702.13 and 586.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.90, 1,702.13 and 586.64 is: 879.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.90 : 1,702.13 = 586.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.90/1,702.13 = 586.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.90x = 1,702.13 × 586.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.90x = 998,538.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,538.87/1,134.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.85

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