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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.86, 1,415.69 and 583.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.86, 1,415.69 and 583.76 is: 805.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.86 : 1,415.69 = 583.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.86/1,415.69 = 583.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.86x = 1,415.69 × 583.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.86x = 826,423.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,423.81/1,025.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.59

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