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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.48, 1,383.36 and 582.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.48, 1,383.36 and 582.84 is: 804.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.48 : 1,383.36 = 582.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.48/1,383.36 = 582.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.48x = 1,383.36 × 582.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.48x = 806,277.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,277.54/1,002.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.28

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