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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.89, 1,602.32 and 580.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.89, 1,602.32 and 580.21 is: 870.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.89 : 1,602.32 = 580.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.89/1,602.32 = 580.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.89x = 1,602.32 × 580.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.89x = 929,679.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,679.19/1,067.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.58

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