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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.41, 1,384.86 and 584.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.41, 1,384.86 and 584.02 is: 806.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.41 : 1,384.86 = 584.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.41/1,384.86 = 584.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.41x = 1,384.86 × 584.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.41x = 808,785.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,785.94/1,003.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.04

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