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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.54, 2,108.55 and 583.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.54, 2,108.55 and 583.39 is: 875.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.54 : 2,108.55 = 583.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.54/2,108.55 = 583.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.54x = 2,108.55 × 583.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.54x = 1,230,096.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,096.44/1,405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.18

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