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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.49, 1,412.41 and 581.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.49, 1,412.41 and 581.39 is: 802.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.49 : 1,412.41 = 581.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.49/1,412.41 = 581.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.49x = 1,412.41 × 581.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.49x = 821,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,162.94/1,023.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.32

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