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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.45, 2,108.18 and 583.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.45, 2,108.18 and 583.30 is: 874.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.45 : 2,108.18 = 583.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.45/2,108.18 = 583.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.45x = 2,108.18 × 583.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.45x = 1,229,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,698.48/1,405.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.95

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