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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.68, 2,182.85 and 1,163.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.68, 2,182.85 and 1,163.95 is: 1,606.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.68 : 2,182.85 = 1,163.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.68/2,182.85 = 1,163.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.68x = 2,182.85 × 1,163.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.68x = 2,540,725.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,725.17/1,581.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.34

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