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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.97, 1,657.91 and 584.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.97, 1,657.91 and 584.83 is: 877.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.97 : 1,657.91 = 584.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.97/1,657.91 = 584.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.97x = 1,657.91 × 584.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.97x = 969,592.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,592.58/1,104.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.48

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