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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.72, 1,657.16 and 584.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.72, 1,657.16 and 584.52 is: 876.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.72 : 1,657.16 = 584.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.72/1,657.16 = 584.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.72x = 1,657.16 × 584.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.72x = 968,643.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,643.16/1,104.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.82

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