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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.13, 1,702.64 and 587.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.13, 1,702.64 and 587.20 is: 880.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.13 : 1,702.64 = 587.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.13/1,702.64 = 587.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.13x = 1,702.64 × 587.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.13x = 999,790.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,790.21/1,136.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.00

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