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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,579.91, 2,180.30 and 916.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,579.91, 2,180.30 and 916.96 is: 1,265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,579.91 : 2,180.30 = 916.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,579.91/2,180.30 = 916.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,579.91x = 2,180.30 × 916.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,579.91x = 1,999,247.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,247.89/1,579.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.42

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