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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.93, 2,106.30 and 582.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.93, 2,106.30 and 582.59 is: 874.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.93 : 2,106.30 = 582.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.93/2,106.30 = 582.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.93x = 2,106.30 × 582.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.93x = 1,227,109.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,109.32/1,403.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.05

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