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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.04, 2,372.62 and 656.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.04, 2,372.62 and 656.60 is: 985.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.04 : 2,372.62 = 656.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.04/2,372.62 = 656.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.04x = 2,372.62 × 656.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.04x = 1,557,862.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,862.29/1,581.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.34

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