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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.84, 2,371.08 and 426.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.84, 2,371.08 and 426.68 is: 639.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.84 : 2,371.08 = 426.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.84/2,371.08 = 426.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.84x = 2,371.08 × 426.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.84x = 1,011,692.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,692.41/1,580.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.97

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