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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.54, 2,371 and 657.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.54, 2,371 and 657.76 is: 986.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.54 : 2,371 = 657.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.54/2,371 = 657.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.54x = 2,371 × 657.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.54x = 1,559,548.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,548.96/1,581.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.10

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