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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.32, 1,414.83 and 583.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.32, 1,414.83 and 583.06 is: 804.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.32 : 1,414.83 = 583.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.32/1,414.83 = 583.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.32x = 1,414.83 × 583.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.32x = 824,930.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,930.78/1,025.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.56

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