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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.73, 1,655.63 and 584.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.73, 1,655.63 and 584.65 is: 875.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.73 : 1,655.63 = 584.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.73/1,655.63 = 584.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.73x = 1,655.63 × 584.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.73x = 967,964.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,964.08/1,105.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.41

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