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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,579.52, 2,369.28 and 606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,579.52, 2,369.28 and 606.08 is: 909.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,579.52 : 2,369.28 = 606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,579.52/2,369.28 = 606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,579.52x = 2,369.28 × 606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,579.52x = 1,435,973.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,973.22/1,579.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.12

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