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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.83, 1,497.04 and 587.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.83, 1,497.04 and 587.46 is: 810.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.83 : 1,497.04 = 587.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.83/1,497.04 = 587.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.83x = 1,497.04 × 587.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.83x = 879,451.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,451.12/1,084.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.68

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