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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.63, 1,415.34 and 583.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.63, 1,415.34 and 583.57 is: 805.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.63 : 1,415.34 = 583.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.63/1,415.34 = 583.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.63x = 1,415.34 × 583.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.63x = 825,951.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,951.73/1,025.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.31

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