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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.56, 2,033.26 and 585.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.56, 2,033.26 and 585.96 is: 878.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.56 : 2,033.26 = 585.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.56/2,033.26 = 585.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.56x = 2,033.26 × 585.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.56x = 1,191,409.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,409.03/1,355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.91

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