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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.60, 1,411.16 and 580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.60, 1,411.16 and 580.56 is: 801.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.60 : 1,411.16 = 580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.60/1,411.16 = 580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.60x = 1,411.16 × 580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.60x = 819,260.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,260.15/1,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.16

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