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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.15, 1,410.23 and 579.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.15, 1,410.23 and 579.96 is: 800.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.15 : 1,410.23 = 579.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.15/1,410.23 = 579.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.15x = 1,410.23 × 579.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.15x = 817,878.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,878.44/1,022.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.15

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