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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.65, 1,415.37 and 583.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.65, 1,415.37 and 583.59 is: 805.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.65 : 1,415.37 = 583.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.65/1,415.37 = 583.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.65x = 1,415.37 × 583.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.65x = 825,995.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,995.78/1,025.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.34

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