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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.19, 1,607.15 and 583.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.19, 1,607.15 and 583.98 is: 876.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.19 : 1,607.15 = 583.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.19/1,607.15 = 583.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.19x = 1,607.15 × 583.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.19x = 938,543.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,543.46/1,071.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.17

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