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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.44, 2,371.32 and 607.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.44, 2,371.32 and 607.76 is: 911.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.44 : 2,371.32 = 607.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.44/2,371.32 = 607.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.44x = 2,371.32 × 607.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.44x = 1,441,193.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,193.44/1,581.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.32

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