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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.58, 2,181.21 and 882.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.58, 2,181.21 and 882.02 is: 1,217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.58 : 2,181.21 = 882.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.58/2,181.21 = 882.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.58x = 2,181.21 × 882.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.58x = 1,923,870.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,870.84/1,580.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.19

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