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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.07, 2,370.84 and 802.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.07, 2,370.84 and 802.09 is: 1,201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.07 : 2,370.84 = 802.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.07/2,370.84 = 802.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.07x = 2,370.84 × 802.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.07x = 1,901,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,627.06/1,583.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.23

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