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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.09, 1,966.14 and 580.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.09, 1,966.14 and 580.14 is: 870.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.09 : 1,966.14 = 580.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.09/1,966.14 = 580.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.09x = 1,966.14 × 580.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.09x = 1,140,636.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,636.46/1,310.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.66

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