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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.08, 2,375.78 and 610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.08, 2,375.78 and 610 is: 914.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.08 : 2,375.78 = 610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.08/2,375.78 = 610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.08x = 2,375.78 × 610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.08x = 1,449,225.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,225.80/1,584.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.87

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