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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.81, 1,603.77 and 583.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.81, 1,603.77 and 583.27 is: 874.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.81 : 1,603.77 = 583.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.81/1,603.77 = 583.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.81x = 1,603.77 × 583.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.81x = 935,430.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,430.93/1,069.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.39

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