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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.45, 2,369.89 and 922.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.45, 2,369.89 and 922.57 is: 1,383.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.45 : 2,369.89 = 922.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.45/2,369.89 = 922.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.45x = 2,369.89 × 922.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.45x = 2,186,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186,389.42/1,580.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.40

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