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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.08, 2,370.92 and 1,066

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.08, 2,370.92 and 1,066 is: 1,599.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.08 : 2,370.92 = 1,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.08/2,370.92 = 1,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.08x = 2,370.92 × 1,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.08x = 2,527,400.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,400.72/1,580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.54

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