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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,585.76, 2,379.06 and 661.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,585.76, 2,379.06 and 661.01 is: 991.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,585.76 : 2,379.06 = 661.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,585.76/2,379.06 = 661.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,585.76x = 2,379.06 × 661.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,585.76x = 1,572,570.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,570.56/1,585.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.69

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