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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.70, 2,372.52 and 716.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.70, 2,372.52 and 716.01 is: 1,074.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.70 : 2,372.52 = 716.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.70/2,372.52 = 716.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.70x = 2,372.52 × 716.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.70x = 1,698,748.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,748.05/1,581.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.00

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