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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.66, 1,415.48 and 583.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.66, 1,415.48 and 583.61 is: 805.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.66 : 1,415.48 = 583.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.66/1,415.48 = 583.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.66x = 1,415.48 × 583.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.66x = 826,078.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,078.29/1,025.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.41

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