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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.14, 1,385.72 and 584.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.14, 1,385.72 and 584.74 is: 806.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.14 : 1,385.72 = 584.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.14/1,385.72 = 584.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.14x = 1,385.72 × 584.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.14x = 810,285.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,285.91/1,004.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.95

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