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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581, 2,372.44 and 607.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581, 2,372.44 and 607.16 is: 911.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581 : 2,372.44 = 607.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581/2,372.44 = 607.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581x = 2,372.44 × 607.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581x = 1,440,450.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,450.67/1,581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.10

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