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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.94, 1,605.30 and 583.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.94, 1,605.30 and 583.86 is: 875.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.94 : 1,605.30 = 583.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.94/1,605.30 = 583.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.94x = 1,605.30 × 583.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.94x = 937,270.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,270.46/1,070.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.18

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