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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000.72, 1,381.02 and 581.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,000.72, 1,381.02 and 581.02 is: 801.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,000.72 : 1,381.02 = 581.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,000.72/1,381.02 = 581.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,000.72x = 1,381.02 × 581.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,000.72x = 802,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,400.24/1,000.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.82

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