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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.92, 1,495.80 and 586.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.92, 1,495.80 and 586.55 is: 809.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.92 : 1,495.80 = 586.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.92/1,495.80 = 586.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.92x = 1,495.80 × 586.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.92x = 877,356.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,356.63/1,083.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.43

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