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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.56, 1,964.62 and 580.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.56, 1,964.62 and 580.94 is: 870.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.56 : 1,964.62 = 580.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.56/1,964.62 = 580.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.56x = 1,964.62 × 580.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.56x = 1,141,326.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,326.34/1,310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.87

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