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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.60, 1,703.41 and 587.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.60, 1,703.41 and 587.45 is: 881.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.60 : 1,703.41 = 587.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.60/1,703.41 = 587.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.60x = 1,703.41 × 587.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.60x = 1,000,670.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,670.99/1,135.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.18

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