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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.28, 1,412.01 and 581.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.28, 1,412.01 and 581.18 is: 801.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.28 : 1,412.01 = 581.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.28/1,412.01 = 581.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.28x = 1,412.01 × 581.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.28x = 820,631.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,631.97/1,023.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.96

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