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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.52, 2,369.40 and 605.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.52, 2,369.40 and 605.92 is: 908.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.52 : 2,369.40 = 605.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.52/2,369.40 = 605.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.52x = 2,369.40 × 605.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.52x = 1,435,666.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,666.85/1,580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.35

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