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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.40, 2,369.16 and 714.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.40, 2,369.16 and 714.24 is: 1,070.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.40 : 2,369.16 = 714.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.40/2,369.16 = 714.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.40x = 2,369.16 × 714.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.40x = 1,692,148.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,148.84/1,580.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.71

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