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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.37, 2,373.57 and 853.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.37, 2,373.57 and 853.02 is: 1,278.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.37 : 2,373.57 = 853.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.37/2,373.57 = 853.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.37x = 2,373.57 × 853.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.37x = 2,024,702.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,702.68/1,583.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.73

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