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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.67, 1,705.41 and 588.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.67, 1,705.41 and 588.51 is: 882.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.67 : 1,705.41 = 588.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.67/1,705.41 = 588.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.67x = 1,705.41 × 588.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.67x = 1,003,650.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,650.84/1,136.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.97

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