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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.32, 1,382.00 and 581.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.32, 1,382.00 and 581.87 is: 803.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.32 : 1,382.00 = 581.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.32/1,382.00 = 581.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.32x = 1,382.00 × 581.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.32x = 804,144.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,144.89/1,001.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.09

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