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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.76, 2,371.18 and 410.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.76, 2,371.18 and 410.81 is: 616.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.76 : 2,371.18 = 410.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.76/2,371.18 = 410.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.76x = 2,371.18 × 410.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.76x = 974,096.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,096.47/1,580.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.22

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