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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.84, 2,039.66 and 580.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.84, 2,039.66 and 580.60 is: 870.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.84 : 2,039.66 = 580.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.84/2,039.66 = 580.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.84x = 2,039.66 × 580.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.84x = 1,184,226.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,226.60/1,360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.22

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