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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.09, 2,370.24 and 539.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.09, 2,370.24 and 539.66 is: 809.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.09 : 2,370.24 = 539.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.09/2,370.24 = 539.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.09x = 2,370.24 × 539.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.09x = 1,279,129.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,129.64/1,580.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.53

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