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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.15, 1,527.47 and 580.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.15, 1,527.47 and 580.76 is: 870.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.15 : 1,527.47 = 580.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.15/1,527.47 = 580.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.15x = 1,527.47 × 580.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.15x = 887,090.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,090.84/1,019.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.42

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