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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.61, 2,185.36 and 884.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.61, 2,185.36 and 884.98 is: 1,221.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.61 : 2,185.36 = 884.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.61/2,185.36 = 884.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.61x = 2,185.36 × 884.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.61x = 1,933,999.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,999.89/1,583.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.26

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