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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.69, 1,747.54 and 580.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.69, 1,747.54 and 580.27 is: 870.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.69 : 1,747.54 = 580.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.69/1,747.54 = 580.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.69x = 1,747.54 × 580.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.69x = 1,014,045.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,045.04/1,164.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.66

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