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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.30, 2,184.78 and 920.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.30, 2,184.78 and 920.01 is: 1,269.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.30 : 2,184.78 = 920.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.30/2,184.78 = 920.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.30x = 2,184.78 × 920.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.30x = 2,010,019.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,019.45/1,583.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.52

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