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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,578.47, 2,368.76 and 654.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,578.47, 2,368.76 and 654.01 is: 981.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,578.47 : 2,368.76 = 654.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,578.47/2,368.76 = 654.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,578.47x = 2,368.76 × 654.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,578.47x = 1,549,183.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,183.54/1,578.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.45

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