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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.44, 1,703.88 and 588.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.44, 1,703.88 and 588.24 is: 882.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.44 : 1,703.88 = 588.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.44/1,703.88 = 588.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.44x = 1,703.88 × 588.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.44x = 1,002,290.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,290.37/1,135.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.73

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