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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.45, 2,371.01 and 606.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.45, 2,371.01 and 606.55 is: 909.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.45 : 2,371.01 = 606.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.45/2,371.01 = 606.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.45x = 2,371.01 × 606.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.45x = 1,438,136.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,136.12/1,580.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.95

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