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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.50, 1,385.14 and 583.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.50, 1,385.14 and 583.98 is: 806.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.50 : 1,385.14 = 583.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.50/1,385.14 = 583.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.50x = 1,385.14 × 583.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.50x = 808,894.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,894.06/1,003.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.07

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