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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000.14, 1,380.24 and 580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,000.14, 1,380.24 and 580.56 is: 801.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,000.14 : 1,380.24 = 580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,000.14/1,380.24 = 580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,000.14x = 1,380.24 × 580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,000.14x = 801,312.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,312.13/1,000.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.20

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