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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.65, 1,389.05 and 581.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.65, 1,389.05 and 581.25 is: 802.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.65 : 1,389.05 = 581.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.65/1,389.05 = 581.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.65x = 1,389.05 × 581.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.65x = 807,382.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,382.41/1,006.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.05

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