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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.52, 1,607.04 and 584.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.52, 1,607.04 and 584.52 is: 877.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.52 : 1,607.04 = 584.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.52/1,607.04 = 584.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.52x = 1,607.04 × 584.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.52x = 939,347.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,347.02/1,070.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.47

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