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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.82, 1,415.84 and 583.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.82, 1,415.84 and 583.79 is: 805.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.82 : 1,415.84 = 583.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.82/1,415.84 = 583.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.82x = 1,415.84 × 583.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.82x = 826,543.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,543.24/1,025.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.74

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