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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.43, 1,413.53 and 582.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.43, 1,413.53 and 582.30 is: 803.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.43 : 1,413.53 = 582.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.43/1,413.53 = 582.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.43x = 1,413.53 × 582.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.43x = 823,095.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,095.61/1,024.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.47

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