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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.39, 2,365.22 and 1,173.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.39, 2,365.22 and 1,173.33 is: 1,752.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.39 : 2,365.22 = 1,173.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.39/2,365.22 = 1,173.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.39x = 2,365.22 × 1,173.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.39x = 2,775,183.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,183.58/1,583.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.68

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