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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.49, 1,982.77 and 580.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.49, 1,982.77 and 580.71 is: 871.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.49 : 1,982.77 = 580.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.49/1,982.77 = 580.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.49x = 1,982.77 × 580.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.49x = 1,151,420.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,420.35/1,321.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.30

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