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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.26, 2,369.04 and 714.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.26, 2,369.04 and 714.28 is: 1,070.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.26 : 2,369.04 = 714.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.26/2,369.04 = 714.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.26x = 2,369.04 × 714.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.26x = 1,692,157.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,157.89/1,580.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.81

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