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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.03, 1,381.37 and 581.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.03, 1,381.37 and 581.36 is: 802.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.03 : 1,381.37 = 581.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.03/1,381.37 = 581.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.03x = 1,381.37 × 581.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.03x = 803,063.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,063.45/1,001.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.24

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