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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.54, 2,185.28 and 920.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.54, 2,185.28 and 920.42 is: 1,270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.54 : 2,185.28 = 920.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.54/2,185.28 = 920.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.54x = 2,185.28 × 920.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.54x = 2,011,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,375.42/1,583.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.18

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