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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.52, 2,377.20 and 968.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.52, 2,377.20 and 968.34 is: 1,450.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.52 : 2,377.20 = 968.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.52/2,377.20 = 968.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.52x = 2,377.20 × 968.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.52x = 2,301,937.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,937.85/1,586.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.94

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