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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.62, 2,185.38 and 920.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.62, 2,185.38 and 920.50 is: 1,270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.62 : 2,185.38 = 920.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.62/2,185.38 = 920.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.62x = 2,185.38 × 920.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.62x = 2,011,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,642.29/1,583.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.28

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