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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.75, 1,492.82 and 584.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.75, 1,492.82 and 584.39 is: 806.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.75 : 1,492.82 = 584.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.75/1,492.82 = 584.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.75x = 1,492.82 × 584.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.75x = 872,389.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,389.48/1,081.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.46

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