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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.65, 2,372.19 and 427.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.65, 2,372.19 and 427.13 is: 640.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.65 : 2,372.19 = 427.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.65/2,372.19 = 427.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.65x = 2,372.19 × 427.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.65x = 1,013,221.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,221.65/1,581.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.61

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