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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.32, 2,374.98 and 1,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.32, 2,374.98 and 1,004.44 is: 1,506.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.32 : 2,374.98 = 1,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.32/2,374.98 = 1,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.32x = 2,374.98 × 1,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.32x = 2,385,524.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,524.91/1,583.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.66

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