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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.56, 1,382.18 and 581.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.56, 1,382.18 and 581.98 is: 803.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.56 : 1,382.18 = 581.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.56/1,382.18 = 581.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.56x = 1,382.18 × 581.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.56x = 804,401.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,401.12/1,001.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.15

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