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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000.37, 1,380.59 and 580.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,000.37, 1,380.59 and 580.86 is: 801.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,000.37 : 1,380.59 = 580.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,000.37/1,380.59 = 580.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,000.37x = 1,380.59 × 580.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,000.37x = 801,926.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,926.60/1,000.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.63

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