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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.76, 2,371.26 and 426.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.76, 2,371.26 and 426.50 is: 639.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.76 : 2,371.26 = 426.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.76/2,371.26 = 426.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.76x = 2,371.26 × 426.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.76x = 1,011,342.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,342.39/1,580.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.78

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