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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.71, 1,981.64 and 580.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.71, 1,981.64 and 580.97 is: 871.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.71 : 1,981.64 = 580.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.71/1,981.64 = 580.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.71x = 1,981.64 × 580.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.71x = 1,151,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,260.58/1,321.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.04

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