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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.34, 1,384.59 and 583.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.34, 1,384.59 and 583.77 is: 805.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.34 : 1,384.59 = 583.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.34/1,384.59 = 583.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.34x = 1,384.59 × 583.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.34x = 808,282.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,282.10/1,003.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.60

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