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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.61, 2,041.16 and 580.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.61, 2,041.16 and 580.61 is: 871.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.61 : 2,041.16 = 580.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.61/2,041.16 = 580.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.61x = 2,041.16 × 580.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.61x = 1,185,117.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,117.91/1,360.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.02

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