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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.42, 1,413.54 and 582.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.42, 1,413.54 and 582.22 is: 803.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.42 : 1,413.54 = 582.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.42/1,413.54 = 582.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.42x = 1,413.54 × 582.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.42x = 822,991.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,991.26/1,024.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.37

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