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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.56, 1,415.58 and 583.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.56, 1,415.58 and 583.50 is: 805.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.56 : 1,415.58 = 583.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.56/1,415.58 = 583.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.56x = 1,415.58 × 583.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.56x = 825,994.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,994.05/1,025.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.41

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