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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.44, 2,180.42 and 916.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.44, 2,180.42 and 916.92 is: 1,265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.44 : 2,180.42 = 916.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.44/2,180.42 = 916.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.44x = 2,180.42 × 916.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.44x = 1,999,270.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,270.71/1,580.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.01

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