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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.22, 2,180.44 and 950.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.22, 2,180.44 and 950.60 is: 1,311.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.22 : 2,180.44 = 950.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.22/2,180.44 = 950.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.22x = 2,180.44 × 950.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.22x = 2,072,726.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,726.26/1,580.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.67

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