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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.69, 2,108.94 and 583.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.69, 2,108.94 and 583.81 is: 875.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.69 : 2,108.94 = 583.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.69/2,108.94 = 583.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.69x = 2,108.94 × 583.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.69x = 1,231,220.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,220.26/1,405.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.88

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