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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.97, 2,371.46 and 485.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.97, 2,371.46 and 485.19 is: 727.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.97 : 2,371.46 = 485.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.97/2,371.46 = 485.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.97x = 2,371.46 × 485.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.97x = 1,150,606.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,606.25/1,580.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.79

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