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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.56, 2,103.12 and 580.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.56, 2,103.12 and 580.68 is: 870.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.56 : 2,103.12 = 580.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.56/2,103.12 = 580.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.56x = 2,103.12 × 580.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.56x = 1,221,239.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,239.72/1,402.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.72

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