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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.21, 2,372.22 and 607.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.21, 2,372.22 and 607.39 is: 911.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.21 : 2,372.22 = 607.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.21/2,372.22 = 607.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.21x = 2,372.22 × 607.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.21x = 1,440,847.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,847.81/1,581.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.23

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