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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,578.76, 2,368.14 and 654.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,578.76, 2,368.14 and 654.10 is: 981.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,578.76 : 2,368.14 = 654.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,578.76/2,368.14 = 654.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,578.76x = 2,368.14 × 654.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,578.76x = 1,549,000.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,000.37/1,578.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.15

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