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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.93, 2,103.30 and 580.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.93, 2,103.30 and 580.59 is: 871.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.93 : 2,103.30 = 580.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.93/2,103.30 = 580.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.93x = 2,103.30 × 580.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.93x = 1,221,154.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,154.95/1,401.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.05

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