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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.55, 1,415.24 and 583.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.55, 1,415.24 and 583.49 is: 805.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.55 : 1,415.24 = 583.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.55/1,415.24 = 583.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.55x = 1,415.24 × 583.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.55x = 825,779.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,779.01/1,025.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.21

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