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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.92, 1,415.68 and 584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.92, 1,415.68 and 584 is: 805.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.92 : 1,415.68 = 584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.92/1,415.68 = 584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.92x = 1,415.68 × 584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.92x = 826,757.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,757.12/1,025.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.87

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