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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.53, 2,369.66 and 963.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.53, 2,369.66 and 963.36 is: 1,443.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.53 : 2,369.66 = 963.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.53/2,369.66 = 963.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.53x = 2,369.66 × 963.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.53x = 2,282,830.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,830.84/1,581.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.44

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