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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.54, 2,375.10 and 660.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.54, 2,375.10 and 660.06 is: 989.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.54 : 2,375.10 = 660.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.54/2,375.10 = 660.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.54x = 2,375.10 × 660.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.54x = 1,567,708.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,708.51/1,584.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.38

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