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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.60, 1,412.53 and 581.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.60, 1,412.53 and 581.56 is: 802.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.60 : 1,412.53 = 581.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.60/1,412.53 = 581.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.60x = 1,412.53 × 581.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.60x = 821,470.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,470.95/1,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.53

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