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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.31, 2,185.08 and 993.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.31, 2,185.08 and 993.75 is: 1,371.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.31 : 2,185.08 = 993.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.31/2,185.08 = 993.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.31x = 2,185.08 × 993.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.31x = 2,171,423.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,423.25/1,583.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.45

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