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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.13, 1,705.08 and 588.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.13, 1,705.08 and 588.47 is: 883.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.13 : 1,705.08 = 588.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.13/1,705.08 = 588.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.13x = 1,705.08 × 588.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.13x = 1,003,382.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,382.11/1,136.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.16

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