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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.56, 2,370.04 and 922.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.56, 2,370.04 and 922.66 is: 1,383.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.56 : 2,370.04 = 922.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.56/2,370.04 = 922.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.56x = 2,370.04 × 922.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.56x = 2,186,741.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186,741.11/1,580.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.52

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