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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.48, 2,107.68 and 583.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.48, 2,107.68 and 583.54 is: 875.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.48 : 2,107.68 = 583.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.48/2,107.68 = 583.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.48x = 2,107.68 × 583.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.48x = 1,229,915.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,915.59/1,405.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.09

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