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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.82, 1,495.67 and 586.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.82, 1,495.67 and 586.46 is: 809.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.82 : 1,495.67 = 586.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.82/1,495.67 = 586.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.82x = 1,495.67 × 586.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.82x = 877,146.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,146.89/1,083.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.31

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