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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.02, 1,656.52 and 583.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.02, 1,656.52 and 583.90 is: 876.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.02 : 1,656.52 = 583.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.02/1,656.52 = 583.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.02x = 1,656.52 × 583.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.02x = 967,242.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,242.03/1,104.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.11

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