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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.43, 1,413.83 and 582.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.43, 1,413.83 and 582.37 is: 803.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.43 : 1,413.83 = 582.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.43/1,413.83 = 582.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.43x = 1,413.83 × 582.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.43x = 823,365.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,365.11/1,024.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.73

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