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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.52, 1,413.79 and 582.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.52, 1,413.79 and 582.46 is: 803.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.52 : 1,413.79 = 582.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.52/1,413.79 = 582.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.52x = 1,413.79 × 582.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.52x = 823,471.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,471.13/1,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.77

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