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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.34, 1,381.46 and 581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.34, 1,381.46 and 581.64 is: 802.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.34 : 1,381.46 = 581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.34/1,381.46 = 581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.34x = 1,381.46 × 581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.34x = 803,512.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,512.39/1,001.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.44

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