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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.66, 2,372.72 and 485.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.66, 2,372.72 and 485.90 is: 728.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.66 : 2,372.72 = 485.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.66/2,372.72 = 485.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.66x = 2,372.72 × 485.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.66x = 1,152,904.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,904.65/1,581.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.92

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