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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.27, 1,414.73 and 583.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.27, 1,414.73 and 583.15 is: 804.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.27 : 1,414.73 = 583.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.27/1,414.73 = 583.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.27x = 1,414.73 × 583.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.27x = 824,997.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,997.72/1,025.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.66

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