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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.75, 1,382.12 and 582.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.75, 1,382.12 and 582.02 is: 803.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.75 : 1,382.12 = 582.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.75/1,382.12 = 582.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.75x = 1,382.12 × 582.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.75x = 804,422.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,422.03/1,001.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.01

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