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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.07, 2,184.50 and 910.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.07, 2,184.50 and 910.84 is: 1,256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.07 : 2,184.50 = 910.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.07/2,184.50 = 910.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.07x = 2,184.50 × 910.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.07x = 1,989,726.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,726.80/1,583.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.88

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