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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000.97, 1,380.95 and 581.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,000.97, 1,380.95 and 581.25 is: 801.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,000.97 : 1,380.95 = 581.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,000.97/1,380.95 = 581.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,000.97x = 1,380.95 × 581.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,000.97x = 802,677.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,677.19/1,000.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.90

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