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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.47, 1,387.41 and 580.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.47, 1,387.41 and 580.11 is: 800.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.47 : 1,387.41 = 580.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.47/1,387.41 = 580.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.47x = 1,387.41 × 580.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.47x = 804,851.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,851.87/1,005.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.47

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