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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.28, 1,528.92 and 580.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.28, 1,528.92 and 580.30 is: 870.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.28 : 1,528.92 = 580.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.28/1,528.92 = 580.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.28x = 1,528.92 × 580.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.28x = 887,232.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,232.28/1,019.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.45

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