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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.08, 1,569.14 and 583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.08, 1,569.14 and 583.60 is: 875.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.08 : 1,569.14 = 583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.08/1,569.14 = 583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.08x = 1,569.14 × 583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.08x = 915,750.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,750.10/1,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.41

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