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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.59, 2,181.26 and 872.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.59, 2,181.26 and 872.48 is: 1,204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.59 : 2,181.26 = 872.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.59/2,181.26 = 872.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.59x = 2,181.26 × 872.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.59x = 1,903,105.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,105.72/1,580.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.05

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