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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.71, 1,705.25 and 581.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.71, 1,705.25 and 581.65 is: 872.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.71 : 1,705.25 = 581.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.71/1,705.25 = 581.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.71x = 1,705.25 × 581.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.71x = 991,864.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,864.80/1,136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.58

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