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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.52, 1,382.27 and 582.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.52, 1,382.27 and 582.15 is: 803.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.52 : 1,382.27 = 582.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.52/1,382.27 = 582.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.52x = 1,382.27 × 582.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.52x = 804,688.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,688.48/1,001.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.47

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