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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.54, 2,024.73 and 581.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.54, 2,024.73 and 581.58 is: 871.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.54 : 2,024.73 = 581.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.54/2,024.73 = 581.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.54x = 2,024.73 × 581.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.54x = 1,177,542.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,542.47/1,350.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.90

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