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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.62, 2,182.48 and 918.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.62, 2,182.48 and 918.62 is: 1,267.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.62 : 2,182.48 = 918.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.62/2,182.48 = 918.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.62x = 2,182.48 × 918.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.62x = 2,004,856.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,856.57/1,581.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.59

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