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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.13, 1,701.14 and 586.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.13, 1,701.14 and 586.20 is: 878.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.13 : 1,701.14 = 586.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.13/1,701.14 = 586.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.13x = 1,701.14 × 586.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.13x = 997,208.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,208.27/1,135.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.50

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