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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.63, 2,369.57 and 606.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.63, 2,369.57 and 606.05 is: 908.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.63 : 2,369.57 = 606.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.63/2,369.57 = 606.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.63x = 2,369.57 × 606.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.63x = 1,436,085.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,085.34/1,580.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.55

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