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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.49, 1,413.79 and 582.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.49, 1,413.79 and 582.39 is: 803.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.49 : 1,413.79 = 582.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.49/1,413.79 = 582.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.49x = 1,413.79 × 582.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.49x = 823,377.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,377.16/1,024.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.69

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