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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.16, 1,384.50 and 583.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.16, 1,384.50 and 583.77 is: 805.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.16 : 1,384.50 = 583.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.16/1,384.50 = 583.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.16x = 1,384.50 × 583.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.16x = 808,229.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,229.57/1,003.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.69

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