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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.99, 1,411.72 and 580.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.99, 1,411.72 and 580.96 is: 801.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.99 : 1,411.72 = 580.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.99/1,411.72 = 580.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.99x = 1,411.72 × 580.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.99x = 820,147.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,147.24/1,022.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.72

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