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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.79, 2,032.49 and 585.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.79, 2,032.49 and 585.87 is: 878.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.79 : 2,032.49 = 585.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.79/2,032.49 = 585.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.79x = 2,032.49 × 585.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.79x = 1,190,771.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,771.99/1,355.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.29

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