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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.71, 1,413.93 and 582.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.71, 1,413.93 and 582.51 is: 803.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.71 : 1,413.93 = 582.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.71/1,413.93 = 582.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.71x = 1,413.93 × 582.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.71x = 823,628.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,628.36/1,024.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.77

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