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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.28, 2,107.71 and 583.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.28, 2,107.71 and 583.73 is: 875.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.28 : 2,107.71 = 583.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.28/2,107.71 = 583.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.28x = 2,107.71 × 583.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.28x = 1,230,338.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,338.83/1,405.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.51

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