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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.30, 1,412.24 and 581.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.30, 1,412.24 and 581.34 is: 802.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.30 : 1,412.24 = 581.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.30/1,412.24 = 581.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.30x = 1,412.24 × 581.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.30x = 820,988.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,988.69/1,023.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.30

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