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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104, 1,655.14 and 583.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104, 1,655.14 and 583.32 is: 874.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104 : 1,655.14 = 583.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104/1,655.14 = 583.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104x = 1,655.14 × 583.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104x = 965,476.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,476.26/1,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.53

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