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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.19, 2,109.83 and 584.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.19, 2,109.83 and 584.25 is: 876.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.19 : 2,109.83 = 584.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.19/2,109.83 = 584.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.19x = 2,109.83 × 584.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.19x = 1,232,668.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,668.18/1,406.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.60

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