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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.75, 2,369.08 and 849.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.75, 2,369.08 and 849.49 is: 1,273.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.75 : 2,369.08 = 849.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.75/2,369.08 = 849.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.75x = 2,369.08 × 849.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.75x = 2,012,504.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,504.91/1,580.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.13

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