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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.02, 1,604.70 and 584.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.02, 1,604.70 and 584.42 is: 875.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.02 : 1,604.70 = 584.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.02/1,604.70 = 584.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.02x = 1,604.70 × 584.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.02x = 937,810.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,810.75/1,071.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.62

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