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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.22, 1,411.94 and 581.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.22, 1,411.94 and 581.14 is: 801.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.22 : 1,411.94 = 581.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.22/1,411.94 = 581.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.22x = 1,411.94 × 581.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.22x = 820,534.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,534.81/1,023.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.91

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