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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.85, 2,377.33 and 660.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.85, 2,377.33 and 660.44 is: 990.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.85 : 2,377.33 = 660.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.85/2,377.33 = 660.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.85x = 2,377.33 × 660.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.85x = 1,570,083.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,083.83/1,584.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.68

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