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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.44, 1,383.55 and 583.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.44, 1,383.55 and 583.00 is: 804.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.44 : 1,383.55 = 583.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.44/1,383.55 = 583.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.44x = 1,383.55 × 583.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.44x = 806,604.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,604.73/1,002.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.64

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