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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.52, 1,606.20 and 584.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.52, 1,606.20 and 584.08 is: 875.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.52 : 1,606.20 = 584.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.52/1,606.20 = 584.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.52x = 1,606.20 × 584.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.52x = 938,149.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,149.30/1,071.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.53

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