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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.91, 2,104.62 and 581.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.91, 2,104.62 and 581.66 is: 871.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.91 : 2,104.62 = 581.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.91/2,104.62 = 581.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.91x = 2,104.62 × 581.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.91x = 1,224,176.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,176.35/1,403.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.97

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