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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.45, 2,372.51 and 607.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.45, 2,372.51 and 607.55 is: 911.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.45 : 2,372.51 = 607.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.45/2,372.51 = 607.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.45x = 2,372.51 × 607.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.45x = 1,441,403.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,403.55/1,581.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.44

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