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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.02, 1,383.08 and 582.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.02, 1,383.08 and 582.47 is: 803.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.02 : 1,383.08 = 582.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.02/1,383.08 = 582.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.02x = 1,383.08 × 582.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.02x = 805,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,592.78/1,002.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.97

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