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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.40, 2,372.88 and 658.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.40, 2,372.88 and 658.44 is: 986.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.40 : 2,372.88 = 658.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.40/2,372.88 = 658.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.40x = 2,372.88 × 658.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.40x = 1,562,399.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,399.11/1,583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.74

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