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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.72, 2,371.34 and 484.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.72, 2,371.34 and 484.97 is: 727.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.72 : 2,371.34 = 484.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.72/2,371.34 = 484.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.72x = 2,371.34 × 484.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.72x = 1,150,018.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,018.12/1,580.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.53

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