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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.04, 2,365.47 and 1,191.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.04, 2,365.47 and 1,191.65 is: 1,784.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.04 : 2,365.47 = 1,191.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.04/2,365.47 = 1,191.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.04x = 2,365.47 × 1,191.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.04x = 2,818,800.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,800.50/1,580.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.01

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