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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.74, 2,373.11 and 760.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.74, 2,373.11 and 760.07 is: 1,140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.74 : 2,373.11 = 760.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.74/2,373.11 = 760.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.74x = 2,373.11 × 760.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.74x = 1,803,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,723.78/1,581.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.35

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