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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.25, 2,411.24 and 581.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.25, 2,411.24 and 581.25 is: 872.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.25 : 2,411.24 = 581.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.25/2,411.24 = 581.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.25x = 2,411.24 × 581.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.25x = 1,401,533.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,533.25/1,607.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.01

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