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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.52, 2,372.45 and 887.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.52, 2,372.45 and 887.78 is: 1,332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.52 : 2,372.45 = 887.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.52/2,372.45 = 887.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.52x = 2,372.45 × 887.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.52x = 2,106,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,106,213.66/1,580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.61

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