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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.93, 1,495.82 and 586.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.93, 1,495.82 and 586.57 is: 809.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.93 : 1,495.82 = 586.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.93/1,495.82 = 586.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.93x = 1,495.82 × 586.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.93x = 877,395.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,395.66/1,083.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.46

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