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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.50, 1,410.94 and 580.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.50, 1,410.94 and 580.41 is: 800.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.50 : 1,410.94 = 580.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.50/1,410.94 = 580.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.50x = 1,410.94 × 580.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.50x = 818,915.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,915.18/1,022.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.90

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