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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.01, 1,411.82 and 580.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.01, 1,411.82 and 580.95 is: 801.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.01 : 1,411.82 = 580.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.01/1,411.82 = 580.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.01x = 1,411.82 × 580.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.01x = 820,196.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,196.83/1,023.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.75

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