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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.97, 1,964.50 and 580.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.97, 1,964.50 and 580.06 is: 869.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.97 : 1,964.50 = 580.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.97/1,964.50 = 580.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.97x = 1,964.50 × 580.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.97x = 1,139,515.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,515.15/1,309.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.88

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