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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.43, 1,381.89 and 581.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.43, 1,381.89 and 581.78 is: 802.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.43 : 1,381.89 = 581.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.43/1,381.89 = 581.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.43x = 1,381.89 × 581.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.43x = 803,961.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,961.60/1,001.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.81

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