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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.57, 1,384.80 and 584.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.57, 1,384.80 and 584.03 is: 805.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.57 : 1,384.80 = 584.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.57/1,384.80 = 584.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.57x = 1,384.80 × 584.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.57x = 808,758.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,758.23/1,003.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.88

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