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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.54, 2,105.24 and 581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.54, 2,105.24 and 581.20 is: 871.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.54 : 2,105.24 = 581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.54/2,105.24 = 581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.54x = 2,105.24 × 581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.54x = 1,223,565.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,565.49/1,403.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.77

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