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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000.63, 1,380.73 and 580.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,000.63, 1,380.73 and 580.92 is: 801.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,000.63 : 1,380.73 = 580.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,000.63/1,380.73 = 580.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,000.63x = 1,380.73 × 580.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,000.63x = 802,093.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,093.67/1,000.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.59

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