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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.52, 1,495.25 and 586.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.52, 1,495.25 and 586.15 is: 808.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.52 : 1,495.25 = 586.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.52/1,495.25 = 586.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.52x = 1,495.25 × 586.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.52x = 876,443.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,443.08/1,083.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.89

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