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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.67, 1,413.95 and 582.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.67, 1,413.95 and 582.50 is: 803.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.67 : 1,413.95 = 582.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.67/1,413.95 = 582.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.67x = 1,413.95 × 582.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.67x = 823,615.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,615.89/1,024.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.79

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