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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.55, 2,370.66 and 703.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.55, 2,370.66 and 703.08 is: 1,054.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.55 : 2,370.66 = 703.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.55/2,370.66 = 703.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.55x = 2,370.66 × 703.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.55x = 1,666,763.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,763.63/1,580.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.55

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