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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.96, 2,375.64 and 610.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.96, 2,375.64 and 610.08 is: 914.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.96 : 2,375.64 = 610.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.96/2,375.64 = 610.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.96x = 2,375.64 × 610.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.96x = 1,449,330.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,330.45/1,584.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.43

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