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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.66, 2,370.47 and 747.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.66, 2,370.47 and 747.63 is: 1,121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.66 : 2,370.47 = 747.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.66/2,370.47 = 747.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.66x = 2,370.47 × 747.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.66x = 1,772,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,230.75/1,580.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.20

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