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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.16, 1,411.98 and 581.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.16, 1,411.98 and 581.06 is: 801.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.16 : 1,411.98 = 581.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.16/1,411.98 = 581.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.16x = 1,411.98 × 581.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.16x = 820,445.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,445.10/1,023.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.87

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