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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.47, 1,381.64 and 581.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.47, 1,381.64 and 581.75 is: 802.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.47 : 1,381.64 = 581.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.47/1,381.64 = 581.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.47x = 1,381.64 × 581.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.47x = 803,769.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,769.07/1,001.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.59

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