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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000.26, 1,380.36 and 580.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,000.26, 1,380.36 and 580.62 is: 801.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,000.26 : 1,380.36 = 580.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,000.26/1,380.36 = 580.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,000.26x = 1,380.36 × 580.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,000.26x = 801,464.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,464.62/1,000.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.26

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