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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.33, 2,369.72 and 484.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.33, 2,369.72 and 484.43 is: 726.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.33 : 2,369.72 = 484.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.33/2,369.72 = 484.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.33x = 2,369.72 × 484.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.33x = 1,147,968.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,968.78/1,580.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.41

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