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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.19, 2,366.91 and 1,032.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.19, 2,366.91 and 1,032.19 is: 1,545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.19 : 2,366.91 = 1,032.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.19/2,366.91 = 1,032.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.19x = 2,366.91 × 1,032.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.19x = 2,443,089.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,089.00/1,581.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.10

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