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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.31, 2,371.89 and 607.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.31, 2,371.89 and 607.35 is: 911.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.31 : 2,371.89 = 607.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.31/2,371.89 = 607.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.31x = 2,371.89 × 607.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.31x = 1,440,567.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,567.39/1,581.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.00

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