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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.55, 2,375.33 and 413.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.55, 2,375.33 and 413.48 is: 620.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.55 : 2,375.33 = 413.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.55/2,375.33 = 413.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.55x = 2,375.33 × 413.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.55x = 982,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,137.50/1,583.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.21

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