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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.94, 1,530.70 and 582.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.94, 1,530.70 and 582.32 is: 873.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.94 : 1,530.70 = 582.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.94/1,530.70 = 582.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.94x = 1,530.70 × 582.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.94x = 891,359.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,359.59/1,020.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.08

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