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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.25, 1,702.72 and 587.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.25, 1,702.72 and 587.15 is: 880.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.25 : 1,702.72 = 587.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.25/1,702.72 = 587.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.25x = 1,702.72 × 587.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.25x = 999,750.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,750.65/1,135.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.64

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