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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.99, 1,413.23 and 582.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.99, 1,413.23 and 582.03 is: 803.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.99 : 1,413.23 = 582.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.99/1,413.23 = 582.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.99x = 1,413.23 × 582.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.99x = 822,542.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,542.26/1,023.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.27

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