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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.46, 1,412.32 and 581.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.46, 1,412.32 and 581.38 is: 802.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.46 : 1,412.32 = 581.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.46/1,412.32 = 581.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.46x = 1,412.32 × 581.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.46x = 821,094.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,094.60/1,023.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.27

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