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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.76, 1,412.40 and 581.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.76, 1,412.40 and 581.44 is: 802.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.76 : 1,412.40 = 581.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.76/1,412.40 = 581.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.76x = 1,412.40 × 581.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.76x = 821,225.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,225.86/1,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.17

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