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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.49, 2,370.83 and 606.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.49, 2,370.83 and 606.52 is: 909.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.49 : 2,370.83 = 606.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.49/2,370.83 = 606.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.49x = 2,370.83 × 606.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.49x = 1,437,955.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,955.74/1,580.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.82

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