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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.54, 1,604.31 and 583.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.54, 1,604.31 and 583.54 is: 875.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.54 : 1,604.31 = 583.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.54/1,604.31 = 583.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.54x = 1,604.31 × 583.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.54x = 936,179.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,179.06/1,069.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.31

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