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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,585.05, 2,377.26 and 611.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,585.05, 2,377.26 and 611.02 is: 916.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,585.05 : 2,377.26 = 611.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,585.05/2,377.26 = 611.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,585.05x = 2,377.26 × 611.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,585.05x = 1,452,553.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,553.41/1,585.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.41

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