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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.04, 2,026.98 and 583.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.04, 2,026.98 and 583.08 is: 874.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.04 : 2,026.98 = 583.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.04/2,026.98 = 583.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.04x = 2,026.98 × 583.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.04x = 1,181,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,891.50/1,352.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.15

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