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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,582.92, 2,184.36 and 1,058.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,582.92, 2,184.36 and 1,058.88 is: 1,461.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,582.92 : 2,184.36 = 1,058.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,582.92/2,184.36 = 1,058.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,582.92x = 2,184.36 × 1,058.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,582.92x = 2,312,975.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,975.12/1,582.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.21

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