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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.15, 1,650.80 and 580.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.15, 1,650.80 and 580.86 is: 870.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.15 : 1,650.80 = 580.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.15/1,650.80 = 580.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.15x = 1,650.80 × 580.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.15x = 958,880.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,880.78/1,101.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.80

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