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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.51, 1,387.56 and 585.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.51, 1,387.56 and 585.87 is: 808.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.51 : 1,387.56 = 585.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.51/1,387.56 = 585.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.51x = 1,387.56 × 585.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.51x = 812,929.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,929.78/1,005.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.48

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