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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.09, 1,566.26 and 583.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.09, 1,566.26 and 583.08 is: 873.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.09 : 1,566.26 = 583.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.09/1,566.26 = 583.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.09x = 1,566.26 × 583.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.09x = 913,254.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,254.88/1,045.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.85

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