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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.86, 1,413.02 and 581.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.86, 1,413.02 and 581.67 is: 802.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.86 : 1,413.02 = 581.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.86/1,413.02 = 581.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.86x = 1,413.02 × 581.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.86x = 821,908.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,908.44/1,023.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.76

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