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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,582.47, 2,377.49 and 1,005.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,582.47, 2,377.49 and 1,005.75 is: 1,511.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,582.47 : 2,377.49 = 1,005.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,582.47/2,377.49 = 1,005.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,582.47x = 2,377.49 × 1,005.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,582.47x = 2,391,155.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,155.54/1,582.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.03

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