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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.61, 2,105.38 and 581.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.61, 2,105.38 and 581.28 is: 871.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.61 : 2,105.38 = 581.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.61/2,105.38 = 581.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.61x = 2,105.38 × 581.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.61x = 1,223,815.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,815.29/1,403.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.91

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