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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.26, 1,704.80 and 588.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.26, 1,704.80 and 588.70 is: 883.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.26 : 1,704.80 = 588.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.26/1,704.80 = 588.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.26x = 1,704.80 × 588.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.26x = 1,003,615.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,615.76/1,136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.26

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