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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.70, 1,386.51 and 585.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.70, 1,386.51 and 585.12 is: 807.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.70 : 1,386.51 = 585.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.70/1,386.51 = 585.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.70x = 1,386.51 × 585.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.70x = 811,274.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,274.73/1,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.48

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