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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,585.98, 2,379.58 and 661.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,585.98, 2,379.58 and 661.30 is: 992.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,585.98 : 2,379.58 = 661.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,585.98/2,379.58 = 661.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,585.98x = 2,379.58 × 661.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,585.98x = 1,573,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,608.65/1,585.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.20

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