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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.46, 1,383.24 and 582.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.46, 1,383.24 and 582.84 is: 804.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.46 : 1,383.24 = 582.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.46/1,383.24 = 582.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.46x = 1,383.24 × 582.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.46x = 806,207.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,207.60/1,002.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.23

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