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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.89, 1,415.87 and 583.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.89, 1,415.87 and 583.83 is: 805.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.89 : 1,415.87 = 583.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.89/1,415.87 = 583.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.89x = 1,415.87 × 583.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.89x = 826,628.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,628.84/1,025.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.77

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