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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.98, 1,704.20 and 588.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.98, 1,704.20 and 588.02 is: 882.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.98 : 1,704.20 = 588.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.98/1,704.20 = 588.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.98x = 1,704.20 × 588.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.98x = 1,002,092.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,092.22/1,135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.14

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