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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000.44, 1,380.68 and 580.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,000.44, 1,380.68 and 580.90 is: 801.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,000.44 : 1,380.68 = 580.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,000.44/1,380.68 = 580.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,000.44x = 1,380.68 × 580.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,000.44x = 802,037.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,037.01/1,000.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.68

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