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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.72, 2,109.52 and 583.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.72, 2,109.52 and 583.99 is: 876.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.72 : 2,109.52 = 583.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.72/2,109.52 = 583.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.72x = 2,109.52 × 583.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.72x = 1,231,938.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,938.58/1,405.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.38

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