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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.49, 1,495.21 and 586.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.49, 1,495.21 and 586.12 is: 808.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.49 : 1,495.21 = 586.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.49/1,495.21 = 586.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.49x = 1,495.21 × 586.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.49x = 876,369.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,369.55/1,083.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.84

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