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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.34, 1,414.86 and 583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.34, 1,414.86 and 583.20 is: 804.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.34 : 1,414.86 = 583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.34/1,414.86 = 583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.34x = 1,414.86 × 583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.34x = 825,146.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,146.35/1,025.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.75

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