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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000.13, 1,380.19 and 580.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,000.13, 1,380.19 and 580.73 is: 801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,000.13 : 1,380.19 = 580.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,000.13/1,380.19 = 580.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,000.13x = 1,380.19 × 580.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,000.13x = 801,514.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,514.84/1,000.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.41

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