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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.58, 2,372.51 and 541.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.58, 2,372.51 and 541.27 is: 811.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.58 : 2,372.51 = 541.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.58/2,372.51 = 541.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.58x = 2,372.51 × 541.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.58x = 1,284,168.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,168.49/1,581.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.95

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