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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.61, 2,370.93 and 485.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.61, 2,370.93 and 485.04 is: 727.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.61 : 2,370.93 = 485.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.61/2,370.93 = 485.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.61x = 2,370.93 × 485.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.61x = 1,149,995.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,995.89/1,580.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.56

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