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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,578.32, 2,368.96 and 809.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,578.32, 2,368.96 and 809.36 is: 1,214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,578.32 : 2,368.96 = 809.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,578.32/2,368.96 = 809.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,578.32x = 2,368.96 × 809.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,578.32x = 1,917,341.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,341.47/1,578.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.80

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