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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.59, 2,369.07 and 962.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.59, 2,369.07 and 962.92 is: 1,443.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.59 : 2,369.07 = 962.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.59/2,369.07 = 962.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.59x = 2,369.07 × 962.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.59x = 2,281,227.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,227.85/1,580.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.28

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