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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.85, 2,181.77 and 951.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.85, 2,181.77 and 951.71 is: 1,313.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.85 : 2,181.77 = 951.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.85/2,181.77 = 951.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.85x = 2,181.77 × 951.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.85x = 2,076,412.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,412.33/1,580.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.48

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