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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.77, 2,108.08 and 583.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.77, 2,108.08 and 583.48 is: 874.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.77 : 2,108.08 = 583.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.77/2,108.08 = 583.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.77x = 2,108.08 × 583.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.77x = 1,230,022.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,022.52/1,405.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.98

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