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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.43, 2,655.90 and 584.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.43, 2,655.90 and 584.08 is: 876.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.43 : 2,655.90 = 584.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.43/2,655.90 = 584.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.43x = 2,655.90 × 584.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.43x = 1,551,258.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,258.07/1,770.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.20

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