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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.62, 1,414.08 and 582.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.62, 1,414.08 and 582.54 is: 803.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.62 : 1,414.08 = 582.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.62/1,414.08 = 582.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.62x = 1,414.08 × 582.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.62x = 823,758.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,758.16/1,024.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.96

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