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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.86, 1,414.04 and 582.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.86, 1,414.04 and 582.69 is: 803.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.86 : 1,414.04 = 582.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.86/1,414.04 = 582.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.86x = 1,414.04 × 582.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.86x = 823,944.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,944.05/1,024.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.96

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