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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.20, 1,562.60 and 580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.20, 1,562.60 and 580.32 is: 870.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.20 : 1,562.60 = 580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.20/1,562.60 = 580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.20x = 1,562.60 × 580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.20x = 906,808.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,808.03/1,042.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.09

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