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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.52, 2,371.26 and 657.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.52, 2,371.26 and 657.71 is: 986.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.52 : 2,371.26 = 657.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.52/2,371.26 = 657.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.52x = 2,371.26 × 657.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.52x = 1,559,607.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,607.34/1,581.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.15

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