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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.41, 1,414.79 and 583.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.41, 1,414.79 and 583.30 is: 804.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.41 : 1,414.79 = 583.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.41/1,414.79 = 583.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.41x = 1,414.79 × 583.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.41x = 825,249.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,249.69/1,025.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.80

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