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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.31, 1,410.98 and 580.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.31, 1,410.98 and 580.23 is: 800.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.31 : 1,410.98 = 580.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.31/1,410.98 = 580.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.31x = 1,410.98 × 580.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.31x = 818,690.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,690.02/1,022.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.82

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