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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406, 2,109.07 and 584.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406, 2,109.07 and 584.35 is: 876.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406 : 2,109.07 = 584.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406/2,109.07 = 584.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406x = 2,109.07 × 584.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406x = 1,232,435.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,435.05/1,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.55

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