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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.78, 2,106.96 and 583.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.78, 2,106.96 and 583.23 is: 874.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.78 : 2,106.96 = 583.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.78/2,106.96 = 583.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.78x = 2,106.96 × 583.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.78x = 1,228,842.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,842.28/1,404.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.76

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