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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.86, 1,415.65 and 583.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.86, 1,415.65 and 583.75 is: 805.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.86 : 1,415.65 = 583.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.86/1,415.65 = 583.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.86x = 1,415.65 × 583.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.86x = 826,385.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,385.69/1,025.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.55

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