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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.74, 2,104.36 and 580.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.74, 2,104.36 and 580.57 is: 870.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.74 : 2,104.36 = 580.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.74/2,104.36 = 580.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.74x = 2,104.36 × 580.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.74x = 1,221,728.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,728.29/1,402.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.96

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