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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.31, 2,184.72 and 920.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.31, 2,184.72 and 920.03 is: 1,269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.31 : 2,184.72 = 920.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.31/2,184.72 = 920.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.31x = 2,184.72 × 920.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.31x = 2,010,007.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,007.94/1,583.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.50

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