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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.97, 2,370.01 and 606.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.97, 2,370.01 and 606.88 is: 909.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.97 : 2,370.01 = 606.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.97/2,370.01 = 606.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.97x = 2,370.01 × 606.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.97x = 1,438,311.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,311.67/1,580.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.77

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