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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.01, 1,384.02 and 583.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.01, 1,384.02 and 583.49 is: 805.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.01 : 1,384.02 = 583.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.01/1,384.02 = 583.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.01x = 1,384.02 × 583.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.01x = 807,565.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,565.29/1,003.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.15

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