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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.44, 1,415.23 and 583.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.44, 1,415.23 and 583.41 is: 805.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.44 : 1,415.23 = 583.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.44/1,415.23 = 583.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.44x = 1,415.23 × 583.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.44x = 825,660.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,660.53/1,025.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.18

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