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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.12, 2,369.70 and 759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.12, 2,369.70 and 759.24 is: 1,137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.12 : 2,369.70 = 759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.12/2,369.70 = 759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.12x = 2,369.70 × 759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.12x = 1,799,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,171.03/1,581.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.91

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