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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.55, 2,378.12 and 661.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.55, 2,378.12 and 661.41 is: 991.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.55 : 2,378.12 = 661.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.55/2,378.12 = 661.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.55x = 2,378.12 × 661.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.55x = 1,572,914.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,914.00/1,586.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.41

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