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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.61, 2,373.79 and 610.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.61, 2,373.79 and 610.39 is: 914.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.61 : 2,373.79 = 610.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.61/2,373.79 = 610.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.61x = 2,373.79 × 610.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.61x = 1,448,937.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,937.68/1,583.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.96

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