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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.40, 2,368.88 and 539.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.40, 2,368.88 and 539.44 is: 808.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.40 : 2,368.88 = 539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.40/2,368.88 = 539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.40x = 2,368.88 × 539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.40x = 1,277,868.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,868.63/1,580.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.57

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