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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.67, 2,110.22 and 584.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.67, 2,110.22 and 584.99 is: 877.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.67 : 2,110.22 = 584.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.67/2,110.22 = 584.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.67x = 2,110.22 × 584.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.67x = 1,234,454.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,454.23/1,406.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.57

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