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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.64, 2,238.96 and 580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.64, 2,238.96 and 580 is: 870

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.64 : 2,238.96 = 580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.64/2,238.96 = 580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.64x = 2,238.96 × 580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.64x = 1,298,596.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,596.80/1,492.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870

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