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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.12, 1,384.48 and 583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.12, 1,384.48 and 583.40 is: 805.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.12 : 1,384.48 = 583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.12/1,384.48 = 583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.12x = 1,384.48 × 583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.12x = 807,705.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,705.63/1,003.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.19

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