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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.12, 1,700.52 and 586.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.12, 1,700.52 and 586.48 is: 878.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.12 : 1,700.52 = 586.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.12/1,700.52 = 586.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.12x = 1,700.52 × 586.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.12x = 997,320.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,320.97/1,135.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.60

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