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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.66, 1,413.96 and 582.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.66, 1,413.96 and 582.57 is: 803.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.66 : 1,413.96 = 582.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.66/1,413.96 = 582.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.66x = 1,413.96 × 582.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.66x = 823,730.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,730.68/1,024.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.91

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