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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.93, 2,366.92 and 886.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.93, 2,366.92 and 886.35 is: 1,327.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.93 : 2,366.92 = 886.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.93/2,366.92 = 886.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.93x = 2,366.92 × 886.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.93x = 2,097,919.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,919.54/1,580.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.02

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