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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.02, 1,411.62 and 580.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.02, 1,411.62 and 580.85 is: 801.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.02 : 1,411.62 = 580.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.02/1,411.62 = 580.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.02x = 1,411.62 × 580.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.02x = 819,939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,939.48/1,023.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.49

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