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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.72, 2,372.60 and 555.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.72, 2,372.60 and 555.48 is: 833.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.72 : 2,372.60 = 555.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.72/2,372.60 = 555.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.72x = 2,372.60 × 555.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.72x = 1,317,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,931.85/1,581.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.23

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