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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.62, 1,965.94 and 580.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.62, 1,965.94 and 580.20 is: 870.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.62 : 1,965.94 = 580.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.62/1,965.94 = 580.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.62x = 1,965.94 × 580.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.62x = 1,140,638.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,638.39/1,310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.30

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