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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.66, 2,372.93 and 760.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.66, 2,372.93 and 760.62 is: 1,141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.66 : 2,372.93 = 760.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.66/2,372.93 = 760.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.66x = 2,372.93 × 760.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.66x = 1,804,894.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,894.21/1,581.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.14

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