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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.34, 2,376.87 and 610.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.34, 2,376.87 and 610.72 is: 916.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.34 : 2,376.87 = 610.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.34/2,376.87 = 610.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.34x = 2,376.87 × 610.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.34x = 1,451,602.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,602.05/1,584.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.22

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