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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000.16, 1,380.08 and 580.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,000.16, 1,380.08 and 580.45 is: 800.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,000.16 : 1,380.08 = 580.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,000.16/1,380.08 = 580.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,000.16x = 1,380.08 × 580.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,000.16x = 801,067.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,067.44/1,000.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.94

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