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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.76, 2,372.96 and 556.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.76, 2,372.96 and 556.48 is: 834.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.76 : 2,372.96 = 556.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.76/2,372.96 = 556.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.76x = 2,372.96 × 556.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.76x = 1,320,504.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,504.78/1,581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.83

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