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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.06, 1,387.21 and 585.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.06, 1,387.21 and 585.43 is: 808.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.06 : 1,387.21 = 585.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.06/1,387.21 = 585.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.06x = 1,387.21 × 585.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.06x = 812,110.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,110.52/1,005.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.02

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