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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.01, 2,179.74 and 950.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.01, 2,179.74 and 950.53 is: 1,311.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.01 : 2,179.74 = 950.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.01/2,179.74 = 950.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.01x = 2,179.74 × 950.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.01x = 2,071,908.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,908.26/1,580.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.33

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