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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.72, 2,369.34 and 888.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.72, 2,369.34 and 888.36 is: 1,330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.72 : 2,369.34 = 888.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.72/2,369.34 = 888.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.72x = 2,369.34 × 888.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.72x = 2,104,826.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,826.88/1,581.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.72

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