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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,582.72, 2,184.36 and 884.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,582.72, 2,184.36 and 884.24 is: 1,220.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,582.72 : 2,184.36 = 884.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,582.72/2,184.36 = 884.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,582.72x = 2,184.36 × 884.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,582.72x = 1,931,498.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,498.49/1,582.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.37

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