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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.26, 2,376.91 and 610.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.26, 2,376.91 and 610.37 is: 915.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.26 : 2,376.91 = 610.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.26/2,376.91 = 610.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.26x = 2,376.91 × 610.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.26x = 1,450,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,791.50/1,584.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.75

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