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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.04, 1,413.20 and 581.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.04, 1,413.20 and 581.99 is: 803.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.04 : 1,413.20 = 581.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.04/1,413.20 = 581.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.04x = 1,413.20 × 581.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.04x = 822,459.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,459.38/1,024.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.15

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