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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.31, 2,370.78 and 606.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.31, 2,370.78 and 606.34 is: 909.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.31 : 2,370.78 = 606.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.31/2,370.78 = 606.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.31x = 2,370.78 × 606.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.31x = 1,437,496.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,496.67/1,580.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.63

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