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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.95, 2,372.93 and 656.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.95, 2,372.93 and 656.93 is: 985.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.95 : 2,372.93 = 656.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.95/2,372.93 = 656.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.95x = 2,372.93 × 656.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.95x = 1,558,833.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,833.76/1,581.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.39

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