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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.72, 2,370.60 and 1,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.72, 2,370.60 and 1,035.80 is: 1,553.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.72 : 2,370.60 = 1,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.72/2,370.60 = 1,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.72x = 2,370.60 × 1,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.72x = 2,455,467.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,467.48/1,580.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.39

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