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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.88, 1,567.46 and 583.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.88, 1,567.46 and 583.64 is: 874.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.88 : 1,567.46 = 583.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.88/1,567.46 = 583.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.88x = 1,567.46 × 583.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.88x = 914,832.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,832.35/1,045.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.70

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