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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.14, 1,384.14 and 583.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.14, 1,384.14 and 583.54 is: 805.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.14 : 1,384.14 = 583.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.14/1,384.14 = 583.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.14x = 1,384.14 × 583.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.14x = 807,701.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,701.06/1,003.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.17

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