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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.98, 1,533.10 and 583.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.98, 1,533.10 and 583.58 is: 876.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.98 : 1,533.10 = 583.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.98/1,533.10 = 583.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.98x = 1,533.10 × 583.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.98x = 894,686.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,686.50/1,020.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.30

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