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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.54, 1,520.29 and 580.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.54, 1,520.29 and 580.39 is: 870.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.54 : 1,520.29 = 580.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.54/1,520.29 = 580.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.54x = 1,520.29 × 580.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.54x = 882,361.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,361.11/1,013.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.57

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