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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.28, 2,369.58 and 553.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.28, 2,369.58 and 553.56 is: 830.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.28 : 2,369.58 = 553.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.28/2,369.58 = 553.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.28x = 2,369.58 × 553.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.28x = 1,311,704.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,704.70/1,580.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.05

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