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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.69, 2,041.41 and 580.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.69, 2,041.41 and 580.72 is: 871.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.69 : 2,041.41 = 580.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.69/2,041.41 = 580.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.69x = 2,041.41 × 580.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.69x = 1,185,487.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,487.62/1,360.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.24

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