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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,578.10, 2,365.98 and 1,089.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,578.10, 2,365.98 and 1,089.76 is: 1,633.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,578.10 : 2,365.98 = 1,089.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,578.10/2,365.98 = 1,089.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,578.10x = 2,365.98 × 1,089.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,578.10x = 2,578,350.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,350.36/1,578.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.83

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