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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.07, 1,563.23 and 580.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.07, 1,563.23 and 580.61 is: 870.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.07 : 1,563.23 = 580.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.07/1,563.23 = 580.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.07x = 1,563.23 × 580.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.07x = 907,619.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,619.15/1,043.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.15

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