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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.06, 1,975.82 and 586.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.06, 1,975.82 and 586.62 is: 880.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.06 : 1,975.82 = 586.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.06/1,975.82 = 586.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.06x = 1,975.82 × 586.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.06x = 1,159,052.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,052.60/1,317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.03

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