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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.87, 2,372.52 and 715.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.87, 2,372.52 and 715.79 is: 1,074.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.87 : 2,372.52 = 715.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.87/2,372.52 = 715.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.87x = 2,372.52 × 715.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.87x = 1,698,222.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,222.51/1,580.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.23

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