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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,582.59, 2,183.25 and 1,023.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,582.59, 2,183.25 and 1,023.24 is: 1,411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,582.59 : 2,183.25 = 1,023.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,582.59/2,183.25 = 1,023.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,582.59x = 2,183.25 × 1,023.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,582.59x = 2,233,988.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,988.73/1,582.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.60

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