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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583, 2,374.86 and 557

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583, 2,374.86 and 557 is: 835.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583 : 2,374.86 = 557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583/2,374.86 = 557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583x = 2,374.86 × 557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583x = 1,322,797.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,797.02/1,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.63

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