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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.84, 2,035.20 and 586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.84, 2,035.20 and 586.80 is: 880.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.84 : 2,035.20 = 586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.84/2,035.20 = 586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.84x = 2,035.20 × 586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.84x = 1,194,255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,255.36/1,356.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.17

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