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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.49, 1,382.02 and 581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.49, 1,382.02 and 581.64 is: 802.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.49 : 1,382.02 = 581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.49/1,382.02 = 581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.49x = 1,382.02 × 581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.49x = 803,838.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,838.11/1,001.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.64

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