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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.40, 1,413.62 and 582.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.40, 1,413.62 and 582.26 is: 803.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.40 : 1,413.62 = 582.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.40/1,413.62 = 582.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.40x = 1,413.62 × 582.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.40x = 823,094.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,094.38/1,024.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.49

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