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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.32, 2,371.79 and 790.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.32, 2,371.79 and 790.29 is: 1,183.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.32 : 2,371.79 = 790.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.32/2,371.79 = 790.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.32x = 2,371.79 × 790.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.32x = 1,874,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,401.92/1,583.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.84

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