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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.40, 1,413.71 and 582.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.40, 1,413.71 and 582.32 is: 803.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.40 : 1,413.71 = 582.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.40/1,413.71 = 582.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.40x = 1,413.71 × 582.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.40x = 823,231.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,231.61/1,024.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.62

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