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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.59, 2,185.35 and 884.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.59, 2,185.35 and 884.96 is: 1,221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.59 : 2,185.35 = 884.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.59/2,185.35 = 884.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.59x = 2,185.35 × 884.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.59x = 1,933,953.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,953.58/1,583.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.25

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