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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.99, 1,495.90 and 586.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.99, 1,495.90 and 586.62 is: 809.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.99 : 1,495.90 = 586.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.99/1,495.90 = 586.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.99x = 1,495.90 × 586.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.99x = 877,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,521.92/1,083.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.53

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