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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.27, 2,370.14 and 425.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.27, 2,370.14 and 425.75 is: 638.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.27 : 2,370.14 = 425.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.27/2,370.14 = 425.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.27x = 2,370.14 × 425.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.27x = 1,009,084.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,084.98/1,580.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.55

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