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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.28, 2,369.25 and 757.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.28, 2,369.25 and 757.77 is: 1,136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.28 : 2,369.25 = 757.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.28/2,369.25 = 757.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.28x = 2,369.25 × 757.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.28x = 1,795,346.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,346.57/1,580.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.09

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