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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.44, 2,104.97 and 581.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.44, 2,104.97 and 581.60 is: 872.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.44 : 2,104.97 = 581.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.44/2,104.97 = 581.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.44x = 2,104.97 × 581.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.44x = 1,224,252.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,252.91/1,403.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.32

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