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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.38, 1,381.70 and 581.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.38, 1,381.70 and 581.69 is: 802.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.38 : 1,381.70 = 581.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.38/1,381.70 = 581.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.38x = 1,381.70 × 581.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.38x = 803,725.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,725.98/1,001.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.62

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