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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.55, 2,104.49 and 581.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.55, 2,104.49 and 581.34 is: 871.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.55 : 2,104.49 = 581.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.55/2,104.49 = 581.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.55x = 2,104.49 × 581.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.55x = 1,223,421.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,421.31/1,403.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.66

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