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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.12, 1,568.15 and 584.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.12, 1,568.15 and 584.12 is: 875.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.12 : 1,568.15 = 584.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.12/1,568.15 = 584.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.12x = 1,568.15 × 584.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.12x = 915,987.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,987.78/1,046.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.60

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