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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.43, 1,415.09 and 583.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.43, 1,415.09 and 583.36 is: 805.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.43 : 1,415.09 = 583.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.43/1,415.09 = 583.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.43x = 1,415.09 × 583.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.43x = 825,499.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,499.83/1,025.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.03

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