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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.81, 1,415.63 and 583.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.81, 1,415.63 and 583.74 is: 805.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.81 : 1,415.63 = 583.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.81/1,415.63 = 583.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.81x = 1,415.63 × 583.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.81x = 826,356.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,356.94/1,025.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.57

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