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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.52, 1,410.92 and 580.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.52, 1,410.92 and 580.36 is: 800.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.52 : 1,410.92 = 580.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.52/1,410.92 = 580.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.52x = 1,410.92 × 580.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.52x = 818,841.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,841.53/1,022.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.81

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