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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.45, 2,367.83 and 930.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.45, 2,367.83 and 930.83 is: 1,394.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.45 : 2,367.83 = 930.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.45/2,367.83 = 930.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.45x = 2,367.83 × 930.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.45x = 2,204,035.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,035.36/1,580.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.57

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