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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.65, 1,412.62 and 581.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.65, 1,412.62 and 581.69 is: 802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.65 : 1,412.62 = 581.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.65/1,412.62 = 581.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.65x = 1,412.62 × 581.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.65x = 821,709.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,709.01/1,023.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.73

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