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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.14, 1,414.72 and 583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.14, 1,414.72 and 583.04 is: 804.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.14 : 1,414.72 = 583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.14/1,414.72 = 583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.14x = 1,414.72 × 583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.14x = 824,838.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,838.35/1,025.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.61

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