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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.40, 2,371.02 and 606.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.40, 2,371.02 and 606.52 is: 909.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.40 : 2,371.02 = 606.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.40/2,371.02 = 606.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.40x = 2,371.02 × 606.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.40x = 1,438,071.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,071.05/1,581.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.37

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