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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.54, 2,376.98 and 960.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.54, 2,376.98 and 960.35 is: 1,440.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.54 : 2,376.98 = 960.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.54/2,376.98 = 960.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.54x = 2,376.98 × 960.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.54x = 2,282,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,716.06/1,584.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.62

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