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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.03, 1,384.16 and 583.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.03, 1,384.16 and 583.55 is: 805.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.03 : 1,384.16 = 583.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.03/1,384.16 = 583.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.03x = 1,384.16 × 583.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.03x = 807,734.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,734.63/1,003.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.29

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