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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.89, 2,373.36 and 659.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.89, 2,373.36 and 659.24 is: 989.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.89 : 2,373.36 = 659.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.89/2,373.36 = 659.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.89x = 2,373.36 × 659.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.89x = 1,564,613.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,613.85/1,581.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.08

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