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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.21, 2,370.32 and 713.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.21, 2,370.32 and 713.51 is: 1,070.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.21 : 2,370.32 = 713.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.21/2,370.32 = 713.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.21x = 2,370.32 × 713.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.21x = 1,691,231.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,231.60/1,580.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.26

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