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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.19, 2,108.33 and 583.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.19, 2,108.33 and 583.25 is: 875.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.19 : 2,108.33 = 583.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.19/2,108.33 = 583.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.19x = 2,108.33 × 583.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.19x = 1,229,680.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,680.56/1,405.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.10

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