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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.27, 1,412.07 and 581.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.27, 1,412.07 and 581.17 is: 801.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.27 : 1,412.07 = 581.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.27/1,412.07 = 581.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.27x = 1,412.07 × 581.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.27x = 820,652.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,652.72/1,023.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.99

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