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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.41, 2,375.12 and 608.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.41, 2,375.12 and 608.98 is: 913.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.41 : 2,375.12 = 608.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.41/2,375.12 = 608.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.41x = 2,375.12 × 608.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.41x = 1,446,400.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,400.58/1,583.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.47

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