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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.83, 2,371.53 and 540.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.83, 2,371.53 and 540.94 is: 811.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.83 : 2,371.53 = 540.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.83/2,371.53 = 540.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.83x = 2,371.53 × 540.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.83x = 1,282,852.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,852.73/1,580.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.51

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