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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.18, 1,381.54 and 575.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.18, 1,381.54 and 575.82 is: 794.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.18 : 1,381.54 = 575.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.18/1,381.54 = 575.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.18x = 1,381.54 × 575.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.18x = 795,518.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,518.36/1,001.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.58

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