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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.31, 2,376.90 and 660.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.31, 2,376.90 and 660.30 is: 990.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.31 : 2,376.90 = 660.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.31/2,376.90 = 660.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.31x = 2,376.90 × 660.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.31x = 1,569,467.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,467.07/1,584.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.63

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