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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000.54, 1,380.78 and 580.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,000.54, 1,380.78 and 580.88 is: 801.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,000.54 : 1,380.78 = 580.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,000.54/1,380.78 = 580.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,000.54x = 1,380.78 × 580.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,000.54x = 802,067.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,067.49/1,000.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.64

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