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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.18, 1,413.33 and 582.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.18, 1,413.33 and 582.17 is: 803.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.18 : 1,413.33 = 582.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.18/1,413.33 = 582.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.18x = 1,413.33 × 582.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.18x = 822,798.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,798.33/1,024.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.37

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