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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310, 1,964.10 and 579.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310, 1,964.10 and 579.56 is: 868.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310 : 1,964.10 = 579.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310/1,964.10 = 579.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310x = 1,964.10 × 579.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310x = 1,138,313.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,313.80/1,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.94

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