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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.35, 2,430.80 and 580.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.35, 2,430.80 and 580.11 is: 870.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.35 : 2,430.80 = 580.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.35/2,430.80 = 580.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.35x = 2,430.80 × 580.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.35x = 1,410,131.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,131.39/1,620.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.26

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