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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.10, 2,372.85 and 1,034.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.10, 2,372.85 and 1,034.70 is: 1,553.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.10 : 2,372.85 = 1,034.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.10/2,372.85 = 1,034.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.10x = 2,372.85 × 1,034.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.10x = 2,455,187.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,187.90/1,580.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.82

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