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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.56, 1,412.51 and 581.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.56, 1,412.51 and 581.46 is: 802.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.56 : 1,412.51 = 581.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.56/1,412.51 = 581.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.56x = 1,412.51 × 581.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.56x = 821,318.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,318.06/1,023.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.41

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