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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.60, 2,372.76 and 607.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.60, 2,372.76 and 607.68 is: 911.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.60 : 2,372.76 = 607.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.60/2,372.76 = 607.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.60x = 2,372.76 × 607.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.60x = 1,441,878.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,878.80/1,581.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.66

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