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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.64, 1,704 and 587.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.64, 1,704 and 587.72 is: 881.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.64 : 1,704 = 587.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.64/1,704 = 587.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.64x = 1,704 × 587.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.64x = 1,001,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,474.88/1,135.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.86

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