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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.42, 1,967.55 and 580.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.42, 1,967.55 and 580.95 is: 871.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.42 : 1,967.55 = 580.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.42/1,967.55 = 580.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.42x = 1,967.55 × 580.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.42x = 1,143,048.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,048.17/1,311.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.61

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