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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.35, 2,182.26 and 991.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.35, 2,182.26 and 991.90 is: 1,369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.35 : 2,182.26 = 991.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.35/2,182.26 = 991.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.35x = 2,182.26 × 991.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.35x = 2,164,583.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,583.69/1,580.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.69

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