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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.70, 1,414.15 and 582.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.70, 1,414.15 and 582.64 is: 804.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.70 : 1,414.15 = 582.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.70/1,414.15 = 582.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.70x = 1,414.15 × 582.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.70x = 823,940.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,940.36/1,024.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.08

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