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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000.76, 1,380.98 and 581.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,000.76, 1,380.98 and 581.08 is: 801.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,000.76 : 1,380.98 = 581.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,000.76/1,380.98 = 581.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,000.76x = 1,380.98 × 581.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,000.76x = 802,457.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,457.86/1,000.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.85

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