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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.91, 1,415.62 and 583.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.91, 1,415.62 and 583.68 is: 805.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.91 : 1,415.62 = 583.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.91/1,415.62 = 583.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.91x = 1,415.62 × 583.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.91x = 826,269.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,269.08/1,025.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.40

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