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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.88, 1,562.96 and 580.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.88, 1,562.96 and 580.64 is: 870.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.88 : 1,562.96 = 580.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.88/1,562.96 = 580.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.88x = 1,562.96 × 580.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.88x = 907,517.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,517.09/1,042.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.20

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