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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,576.51, 2,363.97 and 918.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,576.51, 2,363.97 and 918.60 is: 1,377.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,576.51 : 2,363.97 = 918.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,576.51/2,363.97 = 918.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,576.51x = 2,363.97 × 918.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,576.51x = 2,171,542.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,542.84/1,576.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.44

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