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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.52, 1,604.70 and 583.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.52, 1,604.70 and 583.08 is: 874.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.52 : 1,604.70 = 583.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.52/1,604.70 = 583.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.52x = 1,604.70 × 583.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.52x = 935,668.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,668.48/1,070.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.03

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