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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.93, 1,570.19 and 584.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.93, 1,570.19 and 584.01 is: 875.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.93 : 1,570.19 = 584.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.93/1,570.19 = 584.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.93x = 1,570.19 × 584.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.93x = 917,003.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,003.74/1,046.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.90

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