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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.88, 2,372.16 and 606.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.88, 2,372.16 and 606.98 is: 910.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.88 : 2,372.16 = 606.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.88/2,372.16 = 606.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.88x = 2,372.16 × 606.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.88x = 1,439,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,853.68/1,580.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.79

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