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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.13, 2,372.31 and 656.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.13, 2,372.31 and 656.46 is: 984.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.13 : 2,372.31 = 656.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.13/2,372.31 = 656.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.13x = 2,372.31 × 656.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.13x = 1,557,326.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,326.62/1,581.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.95

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