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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.68, 1,386.30 and 585.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.68, 1,386.30 and 585.10 is: 807.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.68 : 1,386.30 = 585.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.68/1,386.30 = 585.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.68x = 1,386.30 × 585.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.68x = 811,124.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,124.13/1,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.35

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