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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.55, 1,966.07 and 580.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.55, 1,966.07 and 580.15 is: 870.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.55 : 1,966.07 = 580.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.55/1,966.07 = 580.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.55x = 1,966.07 × 580.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.55x = 1,140,615.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,615.51/1,310.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.33

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