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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,582.71, 2,183.90 and 883.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,582.71, 2,183.90 and 883.95 is: 1,219.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,582.71 : 2,183.90 = 883.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,582.71/2,183.90 = 883.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,582.71x = 2,183.90 × 883.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,582.71x = 1,930,453.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,453.99/1,582.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.71

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