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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.65, 1,411.37 and 580.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.65, 1,411.37 and 580.69 is: 801.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.65 : 1,411.37 = 580.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.65/1,411.37 = 580.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.65x = 1,411.37 × 580.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.65x = 819,576.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,576.72/1,022.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.42

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