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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.52, 2,187.48 and 1,364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.52, 2,187.48 and 1,364.88 is: 1,885.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.52 : 2,187.48 = 1,364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.52/2,187.48 = 1,364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.52x = 2,187.48 × 1,364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.52x = 2,985,647.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,647.70/1,583.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.45

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