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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.73, 2,368.34 and 1,032.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.73, 2,368.34 and 1,032.55 is: 1,546.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.73 : 2,368.34 = 1,032.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.73/2,368.34 = 1,032.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.73x = 2,368.34 × 1,032.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.73x = 2,445,422.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,422.26/1,581.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.05

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