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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.47, 2,371.77 and 485.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.47, 2,371.77 and 485.23 is: 727.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.47 : 2,371.77 = 485.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.47/2,371.77 = 485.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.47x = 2,371.77 × 485.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.47x = 1,150,848.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,848.03/1,581.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.71

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