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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.04, 2,109.66 and 584.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.04, 2,109.66 and 584.91 is: 877.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.04 : 2,109.66 = 584.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.04/2,109.66 = 584.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.04x = 2,109.66 × 584.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.04x = 1,233,961.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,961.23/1,406.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.61

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