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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.97, 1,414.59 and 582.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.97, 1,414.59 and 582.98 is: 804.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.97 : 1,414.59 = 582.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.97/1,414.59 = 582.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.97x = 1,414.59 × 582.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.97x = 824,681.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,681.21/1,024.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.59

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