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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.49, 2,370.32 and 469.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.49, 2,370.32 and 469.64 is: 704.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.49 : 2,370.32 = 469.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.49/2,370.32 = 469.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.49x = 2,370.32 × 469.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.49x = 1,113,197.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,197.08/1,580.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.34

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