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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.44, 1,535.28 and 585.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.44, 1,535.28 and 585.82 is: 877.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.44 : 1,535.28 = 585.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.44/1,535.28 = 585.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.44x = 1,535.28 × 585.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.44x = 899,397.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,397.73/1,024.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.94

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