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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.36, 1,605.52 and 583.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.36, 1,605.52 and 583.64 is: 875.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.36 : 1,605.52 = 583.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.36/1,605.52 = 583.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.36x = 1,605.52 × 583.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.36x = 937,045.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,045.69/1,070.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.45

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