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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.28, 2,371.20 and 607.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.28, 2,371.20 and 607.12 is: 910.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.28 : 2,371.20 = 607.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.28/2,371.20 = 607.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.28x = 2,371.20 × 607.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.28x = 1,439,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,602.94/1,581.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.40

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