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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.52, 1,704.29 and 588.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.52, 1,704.29 and 588.08 is: 882.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.52 : 1,704.29 = 588.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.52/1,704.29 = 588.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.52x = 1,704.29 × 588.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.52x = 1,002,253.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,253.90/1,135.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.64

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