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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.33, 1,704.07 and 587.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.33, 1,704.07 and 587.90 is: 882.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.33 : 1,704.07 = 587.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.33/1,704.07 = 587.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.33x = 1,704.07 × 587.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.33x = 1,001,822.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,822.75/1,135.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.41

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