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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.45, 1,383.20 and 582.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.45, 1,383.20 and 582.74 is: 804.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.45 : 1,383.20 = 582.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.45/1,383.20 = 582.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.45x = 1,383.20 × 582.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.45x = 806,052.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,052.93/1,002.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.08

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