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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,582.83, 2,374.34 and 658.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,582.83, 2,374.34 and 658.46 is: 987.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,582.83 : 2,374.34 = 658.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,582.83/2,374.34 = 658.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,582.83x = 2,374.34 × 658.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,582.83x = 1,563,392.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,392.75/1,582.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.72

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