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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.96, 1,414.32 and 583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.96, 1,414.32 and 583.04 is: 804.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.96 : 1,414.32 = 583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.96/1,414.32 = 583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.96x = 1,414.32 × 583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.96x = 824,605.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,605.13/1,024.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.52

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