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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.65, 1,966.65 and 580.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.65, 1,966.65 and 580.72 is: 871.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.65 : 1,966.65 = 580.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.65/1,966.65 = 580.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.65x = 1,966.65 × 580.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.65x = 1,142,072.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,072.99/1,310.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.38

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