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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.70, 2,108.55 and 583.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.70, 2,108.55 and 583.55 is: 875.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.70 : 2,108.55 = 583.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.70/2,108.55 = 583.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.70x = 2,108.55 × 583.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.70x = 1,230,444.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,444.35/1,405.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.33

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