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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.80, 1,413.90 and 582.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.80, 1,413.90 and 582.68 is: 803.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.80 : 1,413.90 = 582.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.80/1,413.90 = 582.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.80x = 1,413.90 × 582.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.80x = 823,844.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,844.18/1,024.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.91

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