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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.59, 2,371.48 and 485.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.59, 2,371.48 and 485.66 is: 728.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.59 : 2,371.48 = 485.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.59/2,371.48 = 485.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.59x = 2,371.48 × 485.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.59x = 1,151,737.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,737.69/1,581.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.21

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