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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.85, 1,414.26 and 582.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.85, 1,414.26 and 582.86 is: 804.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.85 : 1,414.26 = 582.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.85/1,414.26 = 582.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.85x = 1,414.26 × 582.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.85x = 824,319.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,319.12/1,024.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.33

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