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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.23, 1,412.04 and 581.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.23, 1,412.04 and 581.13 is: 801.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.23 : 1,412.04 = 581.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.23/1,412.04 = 581.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.23x = 1,412.04 × 581.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.23x = 820,578.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,578.81/1,023.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.95

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