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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.09, 2,370.48 and 606.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.09, 2,370.48 and 606.47 is: 909.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.09 : 2,370.48 = 606.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.09/2,370.48 = 606.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.09x = 2,370.48 × 606.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.09x = 1,437,621.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,621.97/1,580.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.84

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