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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.92, 1,414.52 and 582.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.92, 1,414.52 and 582.87 is: 804.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.92 : 1,414.52 = 582.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.92/1,414.52 = 582.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.92x = 1,414.52 × 582.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.92x = 824,481.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,481.27/1,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.43

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