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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.31, 2,351.12 and 580.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.31, 2,351.12 and 580.39 is: 870.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.31 : 2,351.12 = 580.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.31/2,351.12 = 580.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.31x = 2,351.12 × 580.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.31x = 1,364,566.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,566.52/1,567.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.64

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