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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.14, 2,370.13 and 755.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.14, 2,370.13 and 755.92 is: 1,133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.14 : 2,370.13 = 755.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.14/2,370.13 = 755.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.14x = 2,370.13 × 755.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.14x = 1,791,616.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,616.41/1,580.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.83

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