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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.89, 1,412.97 and 581.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.89, 1,412.97 and 581.80 is: 802.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.89 : 1,412.97 = 581.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.89/1,412.97 = 581.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.89x = 1,412.97 × 581.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.89x = 822,062.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,062.41/1,023.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.89

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