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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,579.81, 2,180.60 and 916.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,579.81, 2,180.60 and 916.81 is: 1,265.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,579.81 : 2,180.60 = 916.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,579.81/2,180.60 = 916.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,579.81x = 2,180.60 × 916.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,579.81x = 1,999,191.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,191.30/1,579.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.46

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