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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.66, 2,041.62 and 580.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.66, 2,041.62 and 580.90 is: 871.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.66 : 2,041.62 = 580.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.66/2,041.62 = 580.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.66x = 2,041.62 × 580.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.66x = 1,185,977.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,977.06/1,360.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.62

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