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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.83, 1,412.76 and 581.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.83, 1,412.76 and 581.73 is: 802.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.83 : 1,412.76 = 581.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.83/1,412.76 = 581.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.83x = 1,412.76 × 581.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.83x = 821,844.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,844.87/1,023.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.72

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