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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.23, 1,412.07 and 581.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.23, 1,412.07 and 581.14 is: 801.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.23 : 1,412.07 = 581.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.23/1,412.07 = 581.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.23x = 1,412.07 × 581.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.23x = 820,607.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,607.30/1,023.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.98

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