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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.68, 1,382.38 and 582.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.68, 1,382.38 and 582.04 is: 803.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.68 : 1,382.38 = 582.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.68/1,382.38 = 582.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.68x = 1,382.38 × 582.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.68x = 804,600.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,600.46/1,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.25

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