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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.84, 2,108.86 and 584.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.84, 2,108.86 and 584.14 is: 876.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.84 : 2,108.86 = 584.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.84/2,108.86 = 584.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.84x = 2,108.86 × 584.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.84x = 1,231,869.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,869.48/1,405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.25

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