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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000.33, 1,380.24 and 580.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,000.33, 1,380.24 and 580.44 is: 800.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,000.33 : 1,380.24 = 580.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,000.33/1,380.24 = 580.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,000.33x = 1,380.24 × 580.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,000.33x = 801,143.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,143.60/1,000.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.88

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