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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.95, 2,373.84 and 704.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.95, 2,373.84 and 704.39 is: 1,056.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.95 : 2,373.84 = 704.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.95/2,373.84 = 704.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.95x = 2,373.84 × 704.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.95x = 1,672,097.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,097.29/1,581.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.98

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