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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.19, 1,383.12 and 582.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.19, 1,383.12 and 582.51 is: 803.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.19 : 1,383.12 = 582.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.19/1,383.12 = 582.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.19x = 1,383.12 × 582.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.19x = 805,681.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,681.23/1,002.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.92

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