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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.03, 1,615.51 and 583.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.03, 1,615.51 and 583.68 is: 875.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.03 : 1,615.51 = 583.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.03/1,615.51 = 583.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.03x = 1,615.51 × 583.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.03x = 942,940.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,940.88/1,077.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.50

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