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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.05, 1,411.57 and 580.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.05, 1,411.57 and 580.90 is: 801.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.05 : 1,411.57 = 580.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.05/1,411.57 = 580.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.05x = 1,411.57 × 580.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.05x = 819,981.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,981.01/1,023.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.51

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