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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.02, 1,910.77 and 580.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.02, 1,910.77 and 580.49 is: 870.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.02 : 1,910.77 = 580.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.02/1,910.77 = 580.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.02x = 1,910.77 × 580.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.02x = 1,109,182.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,182.88/1,274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.62

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