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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.64, 1,529.89 and 580.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.64, 1,529.89 and 580.94 is: 870.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.64 : 1,529.89 = 580.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.64/1,529.89 = 580.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.64x = 1,529.89 × 580.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.64x = 888,774.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,774.30/1,020.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.80

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