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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.62, 1,415.37 and 583.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.62, 1,415.37 and 583.55 is: 805.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.62 : 1,415.37 = 583.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.62/1,415.37 = 583.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.62x = 1,415.37 × 583.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.62x = 825,938.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,938.45/1,025.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.31

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