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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.85, 1,415.57 and 583.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.85, 1,415.57 and 583.73 is: 805.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.85 : 1,415.57 = 583.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.85/1,415.57 = 583.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.85x = 1,415.57 × 583.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.85x = 826,310.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,310.68/1,025.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.49

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