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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.80, 1,383.84 and 583.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.80, 1,383.84 and 583.22 is: 804.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.80 : 1,383.84 = 583.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.80/1,383.84 = 583.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.80x = 1,383.84 × 583.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.80x = 807,076.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,076.25/1,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.83

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