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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.65, 1,382.16 and 581.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.65, 1,382.16 and 581.92 is: 802.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.65 : 1,382.16 = 581.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.65/1,382.16 = 581.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.65x = 1,382.16 × 581.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.65x = 804,306.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,306.55/1,001.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.98

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