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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.41, 1,570.56 and 583.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.41, 1,570.56 and 583.51 is: 875.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.41 : 1,570.56 = 583.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.41/1,570.56 = 583.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.41x = 1,570.56 × 583.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.41x = 916,437.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,437.47/1,046.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.79

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