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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.08, 1,414.55 and 583.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.08, 1,414.55 and 583.02 is: 804.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.08 : 1,414.55 = 583.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.08/1,414.55 = 583.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.08x = 1,414.55 × 583.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.08x = 824,712.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,712.40/1,025.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.54

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