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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.69, 2,107.80 and 583.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.69, 2,107.80 and 583.53 is: 875.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.69 : 2,107.80 = 583.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.69/2,107.80 = 583.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.69x = 2,107.80 × 583.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.69x = 1,229,964.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,964.53/1,404.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.61

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