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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.61, 2,370.93 and 715.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.61, 2,370.93 and 715.53 is: 1,073.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.61 : 2,370.93 = 715.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.61/2,370.93 = 715.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.61x = 2,370.93 × 715.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.61x = 1,696,471.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,471.54/1,580.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.30

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