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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.38, 2,371.18 and 606.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.38, 2,371.18 and 606.56 is: 910.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.38 : 2,371.18 = 606.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.38/2,371.18 = 606.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.38x = 2,371.18 × 606.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.38x = 1,438,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,262.94/1,580.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.07

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