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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.21, 1,383.05 and 582.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.21, 1,383.05 and 582.80 is: 804.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.21 : 1,383.05 = 582.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.21/1,383.05 = 582.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.21x = 1,383.05 × 582.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.21x = 806,031.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,031.71/1,002.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.25

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