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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.68, 1,382.09 and 581.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.68, 1,382.09 and 581.78 is: 802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.68 : 1,382.09 = 581.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.68/1,382.09 = 581.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.68x = 1,382.09 × 581.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.68x = 804,072.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,072.87/1,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.73

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