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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.46, 1,410.95 and 580.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.46, 1,410.95 and 580.38 is: 800.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.46 : 1,410.95 = 580.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.46/1,410.95 = 580.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.46x = 1,410.95 × 580.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.46x = 818,884.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,884.26/1,022.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.90

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