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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.54, 1,425.93 and 585.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.54, 1,425.93 and 585.35 is: 807.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.54 : 1,425.93 = 585.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.54/1,425.93 = 585.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.54x = 1,425.93 × 585.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.54x = 834,664.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,664.15/1,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.58

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