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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.77, 2,109.58 and 584.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.77, 2,109.58 and 584.48 is: 876.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.77 : 2,109.58 = 584.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.77/2,109.58 = 584.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.77x = 2,109.58 × 584.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.77x = 1,233,007.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,007.32/1,406.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.48

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