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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.04, 2,372.37 and 965.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.04, 2,372.37 and 965.04 is: 1,448.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.04 : 2,372.37 = 965.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.04/2,372.37 = 965.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.04x = 2,372.37 × 965.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.04x = 2,289,431.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,431.94/1,581.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.05

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