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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.85, 2,368.98 and 605.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.85, 2,368.98 and 605.88 is: 907.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.85 : 2,368.98 = 605.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.85/2,368.98 = 605.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.85x = 2,368.98 × 605.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.85x = 1,435,317.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,317.60/1,580.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.94

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