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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.73, 1,568.44 and 583.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.73, 1,568.44 and 583.22 is: 874.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.73 : 1,568.44 = 583.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.73/1,568.44 = 583.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.73x = 1,568.44 × 583.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.73x = 914,734.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,734.82/1,045.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.74

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