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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.68, 1,412.31 and 581.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.68, 1,412.31 and 581.33 is: 802.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.68 : 1,412.31 = 581.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.68/1,412.31 = 581.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.68x = 1,412.31 × 581.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.68x = 821,018.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,018.17/1,023.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.03

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