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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.69, 2,108.43 and 583.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.69, 2,108.43 and 583.74 is: 875.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.69 : 2,108.43 = 583.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.69/2,108.43 = 583.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.69x = 2,108.43 × 583.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.69x = 1,230,774.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,774.93/1,405.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.57

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