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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.12, 1,413.16 and 582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.12, 1,413.16 and 582 is: 803.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.12 : 1,413.16 = 582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.12/1,413.16 = 582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.12x = 1,413.16 × 582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.12x = 822,459.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,459.12/1,024.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.09

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