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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.52, 1,387.70 and 586.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.52, 1,387.70 and 586.01 is: 808.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.52 : 1,387.70 = 586.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.52/1,387.70 = 586.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.52x = 1,387.70 × 586.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.52x = 813,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,206.08/1,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.74

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