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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.47, 1,387.15 and 585.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.47, 1,387.15 and 585.76 is: 808.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.47 : 1,387.15 = 585.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.47/1,387.15 = 585.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.47x = 1,387.15 × 585.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.47x = 812,536.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,536.98/1,005.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.12

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