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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.56, 1,569.87 and 584.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.56, 1,569.87 and 584.08 is: 876.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.56 : 1,569.87 = 584.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.56/1,569.87 = 584.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.56x = 1,569.87 × 584.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.56x = 916,929.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,929.67/1,046.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.14

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