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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.30, 1,967.46 and 580.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.30, 1,967.46 and 580.38 is: 870.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.30 : 1,967.46 = 580.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.30/1,967.46 = 580.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.30x = 1,967.46 × 580.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.30x = 1,141,874.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,874.43/1,311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.80

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