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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.60, 1,423.26 and 583.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.60, 1,423.26 and 583.43 is: 804.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.60 : 1,423.26 = 583.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.60/1,423.26 = 583.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.60x = 1,423.26 × 583.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.60x = 830,365.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,365.47/1,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.93

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