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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.74, 2,371.10 and 878.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.74, 2,371.10 and 878.39 is: 1,317.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.74 : 2,371.10 = 878.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.74/2,371.10 = 878.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.74x = 2,371.10 × 878.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.74x = 2,082,752.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,752.72/1,580.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.59

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