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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.32, 1,381.84 and 581.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.32, 1,381.84 and 581.70 is: 802.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.32 : 1,381.84 = 581.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.32/1,381.84 = 581.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.32x = 1,381.84 × 581.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.32x = 803,814.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,814.87/1,001.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.76

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