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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.94, 1,465.43 and 583.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.94, 1,465.43 and 583.37 is: 805.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.94 : 1,465.43 = 583.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.94/1,465.43 = 583.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.94x = 1,465.43 × 583.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.94x = 854,883.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,883.15/1,061.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.02

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