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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.80, 1,494.26 and 585.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.80, 1,494.26 and 585.44 is: 807.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.80 : 1,494.26 = 585.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.80/1,494.26 = 585.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.80x = 1,494.26 × 585.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.80x = 874,799.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,799.57/1,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.91

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