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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.58, 2,371.01 and 540.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.58, 2,371.01 and 540.27 is: 810.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.58 : 2,371.01 = 540.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.58/2,371.01 = 540.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.58x = 2,371.01 × 540.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.58x = 1,280,982.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,982.87/1,580.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.45

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