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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581, 2,372 and 657

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581, 2,372 and 657 is: 985.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581 : 2,372 = 657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581/2,372 = 657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581x = 2,372 × 657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581x = 1,558,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,404/1,581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.71

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