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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.38, 2,370.57 and 758.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.38, 2,370.57 and 758.23 is: 1,137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.38 : 2,370.57 = 758.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.38/2,370.57 = 758.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.38x = 2,370.57 × 758.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.38x = 1,797,437.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,437.29/1,580.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.35

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