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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.69, 2,372.55 and 411.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.69, 2,372.55 and 411.69 is: 617.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.69 : 2,372.55 = 411.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.69/2,372.55 = 411.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.69x = 2,372.55 × 411.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.69x = 976,755.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,755.11/1,581.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.54

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