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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.68, 2,181.78 and 1,056.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.68, 2,181.78 and 1,056.52 is: 1,458.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.68 : 2,181.78 = 1,056.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.68/2,181.78 = 1,056.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.68x = 2,181.78 × 1,056.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.68x = 2,305,094.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,094.21/1,580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.29

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