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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.64, 1,413.92 and 582.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.64, 1,413.92 and 582.48 is: 803.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.64 : 1,413.92 = 582.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.64/1,413.92 = 582.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.64x = 1,413.92 × 582.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.64x = 823,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,580.12/1,024.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.78

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