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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000.96, 1,380.95 and 581.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,000.96, 1,380.95 and 581.26 is: 801.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,000.96 : 1,380.95 = 581.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,000.96/1,380.95 = 581.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,000.96x = 1,380.95 × 581.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,000.96x = 802,684.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,684.09/1,000.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.92

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