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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.49, 1,383.40 and 582.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.49, 1,383.40 and 582.64 is: 804.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.49 : 1,383.40 = 582.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.49/1,383.40 = 582.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.49x = 1,383.40 × 582.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.49x = 806,024.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,024.18/1,002.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.02

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