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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.70, 2,376.86 and 610.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.70, 2,376.86 and 610.12 is: 915.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.70 : 2,376.86 = 610.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.70/2,376.86 = 610.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.70x = 2,376.86 × 610.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.70x = 1,450,154.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,154.89/1,584.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.10

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