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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,582.72, 2,375.37 and 1,120.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,582.72, 2,375.37 and 1,120.95 is: 1,682.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,582.72 : 2,375.37 = 1,120.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,582.72/2,375.37 = 1,120.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,582.72x = 2,375.37 × 1,120.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,582.72x = 2,662,671.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,671.00/1,582.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.34

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