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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.01, 2,369.99 and 540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.01, 2,369.99 and 540 is: 809.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.01 : 2,369.99 = 540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.01/2,369.99 = 540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.01x = 2,369.99 × 540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.01x = 1,279,794.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,794.60/1,580.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.99

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