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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.44, 1,526.88 and 584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.44, 1,526.88 and 584 is: 876.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.44 : 1,526.88 = 584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.44/1,526.88 = 584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.44x = 1,526.88 × 584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.44x = 891,697.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,697.92/1,017.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.41

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