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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580, 2,370.18 and 810.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580, 2,370.18 and 810.68 is: 1,216.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580 : 2,370.18 = 810.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580/2,370.18 = 810.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580x = 2,370.18 × 810.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580x = 1,921,457.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,457.52/1,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.11

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