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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.84, 2,371.97 and 485.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.84, 2,371.97 and 485.94 is: 728.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.84 : 2,371.97 = 485.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.84/2,371.97 = 485.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.84x = 2,371.97 × 485.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.84x = 1,152,632.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,632.67/1,581.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.67

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