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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.87, 1,413.02 and 581.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.87, 1,413.02 and 581.79 is: 802.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.87 : 1,413.02 = 581.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.87/1,413.02 = 581.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.87x = 1,413.02 × 581.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.87x = 822,078.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,078.00/1,023.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.91

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