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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.18, 1,412.12 and 581.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.18, 1,412.12 and 581.24 is: 802.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.18 : 1,412.12 = 581.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.18/1,412.12 = 581.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.18x = 1,412.12 × 581.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.18x = 820,780.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,780.63/1,023.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.19

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