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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.49, 1,412.46 and 581.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.49, 1,412.46 and 581.41 is: 802.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.49 : 1,412.46 = 581.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.49/1,412.46 = 581.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.49x = 1,412.46 × 581.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.49x = 821,215.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,215.46/1,023.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.37

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