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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.81, 2,039.46 and 580.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.81, 2,039.46 and 580.25 is: 870.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.81 : 2,039.46 = 580.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.81/2,039.46 = 580.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.81x = 2,039.46 × 580.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.81x = 1,183,386.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,386.47/1,359.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.26

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