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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.74, 1,568.34 and 584.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.74, 1,568.34 and 584.25 is: 875.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.74 : 1,568.34 = 584.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.74/1,568.34 = 584.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.74x = 1,568.34 × 584.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.74x = 916,302.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,302.65/1,046.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.39

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