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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.31, 2,280.44 and 870.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.31, 2,280.44 and 870.59 is: 1,305.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.31 : 2,280.44 = 870.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.31/2,280.44 = 870.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.31x = 2,280.44 × 870.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.31x = 1,985,312.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,312.50/1,520.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.86

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