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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.03, 1,411.82 and 580.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.03, 1,411.82 and 580.94 is: 801.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.03 : 1,411.82 = 580.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.03/1,411.82 = 580.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.03x = 1,411.82 × 580.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.03x = 820,172.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,172.75/1,023.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.71

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