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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.99, 2,371.84 and 656.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.99, 2,371.84 and 656.03 is: 984.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.99 : 2,371.84 = 656.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.99/2,371.84 = 656.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.99x = 2,371.84 × 656.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.99x = 1,556,002.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,002.48/1,580.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.20

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