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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.48, 1,564.67 and 580.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.48, 1,564.67 and 580.57 is: 870.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.48 : 1,564.67 = 580.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.48/1,564.67 = 580.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.48x = 1,564.67 × 580.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.48x = 908,398.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,398.00/1,043.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.54

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