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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.71, 2,174.66 and 584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.71, 2,174.66 and 584 is: 876.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.71 : 2,174.66 = 584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.71/2,174.66 = 584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.71x = 2,174.66 × 584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.71x = 1,270,001.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,001.44/1,449.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.04

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