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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.80, 1,526.99 and 583.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.80, 1,526.99 and 583.83 is: 875.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.80 : 1,526.99 = 583.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.80/1,526.99 = 583.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.80x = 1,526.99 × 583.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.80x = 891,499.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,499.65/1,018.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.05

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