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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.46, 1,413.90 and 582.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.46, 1,413.90 and 582.26 is: 803.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.46 : 1,413.90 = 582.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.46/1,413.90 = 582.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.46x = 1,413.90 × 582.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.46x = 823,250.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,250.34/1,024.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.60

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