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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.07, 1,386.92 and 585.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.07, 1,386.92 and 585.42 is: 807.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.07 : 1,386.92 = 585.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.07/1,386.92 = 585.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.07x = 1,386.92 × 585.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.07x = 811,927.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,927.78/1,005.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.84

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