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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.23, 1,653.39 and 583.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.23, 1,653.39 and 583.15 is: 873.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.23 : 1,653.39 = 583.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.23/1,653.39 = 583.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.23x = 1,653.39 × 583.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.23x = 964,171.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,171.71/1,104.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.16

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