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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.98, 1,654.51 and 583.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.98, 1,654.51 and 583.90 is: 874.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.98 : 1,654.51 = 583.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.98/1,654.51 = 583.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.98x = 1,654.51 × 583.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.98x = 966,068.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,068.39/1,104.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.29

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