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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.87, 1,571.32 and 584.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.87, 1,571.32 and 584.97 is: 878.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.87 : 1,571.32 = 584.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.87/1,571.32 = 584.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.87x = 1,571.32 × 584.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.87x = 919,173.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,173.60/1,046.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.02

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