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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.73, 2,369.86 and 800.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.73, 2,369.86 and 800.10 is: 1,199.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.73 : 2,369.86 = 800.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.73/2,369.86 = 800.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.73x = 2,369.86 × 800.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.73x = 1,896,124.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,124.99/1,580.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.52

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