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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.66, 1,412.25 and 581.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.66, 1,412.25 and 581.50 is: 802.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.66 : 1,412.25 = 581.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.66/1,412.25 = 581.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.66x = 1,412.25 × 581.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.66x = 821,226.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,226.23/1,023.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.25

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