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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.54, 1,386.25 and 585.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.54, 1,386.25 and 585.14 is: 807.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.54 : 1,386.25 = 585.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.54/1,386.25 = 585.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.54x = 1,386.25 × 585.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.54x = 811,141.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,141.93/1,004.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.48

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