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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.56, 2,371.18 and 485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.56, 2,371.18 and 485 is: 727.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.56 : 2,371.18 = 485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.56/2,371.18 = 485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.56x = 2,371.18 × 485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.56x = 1,150,022.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,022.30/1,580.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.60

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