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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,578.38, 2,368.17 and 604.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,578.38, 2,368.17 and 604.55 is: 907.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,578.38 : 2,368.17 = 604.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,578.38/2,368.17 = 604.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,578.38x = 2,368.17 × 604.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,578.38x = 1,431,683.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,683.09/1,578.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.06

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