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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.76, 1,412.74 and 581.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.76, 1,412.74 and 581.68 is: 802.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.76 : 1,412.74 = 581.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.76/1,412.74 = 581.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.76x = 1,412.74 × 581.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.76x = 821,762.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,762.60/1,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.69

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