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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.21, 1,381.56 and 581.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.21, 1,381.56 and 581.57 is: 802.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.21 : 1,381.56 = 581.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.21/1,381.56 = 581.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.21x = 1,381.56 × 581.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.21x = 803,473.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,473.85/1,001.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.50

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