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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.53, 2,103.62 and 580.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.53, 2,103.62 and 580.70 is: 870.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.53 : 2,103.62 = 580.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.53/2,103.62 = 580.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.53x = 2,103.62 × 580.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.53x = 1,221,572.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,572.13/1,402.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.98

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