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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.57, 2,181.12 and 917.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.57, 2,181.12 and 917.51 is: 1,266.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.57 : 2,181.12 = 917.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.57/2,181.12 = 917.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.57x = 2,181.12 × 917.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.57x = 2,001,188.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,188.51/1,580.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.12

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