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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.23, 2,107.80 and 583.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.23, 2,107.80 and 583.97 is: 875.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.23 : 2,107.80 = 583.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.23/2,107.80 = 583.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.23x = 2,107.80 × 583.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.23x = 1,230,891.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,891.97/1,406.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.31

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