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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.62, 2,185.68 and 1,086.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.62, 2,185.68 and 1,086.98 is: 1,500.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.62 : 2,185.68 = 1,086.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.62/2,185.68 = 1,086.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.62x = 2,185.68 × 1,086.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.62x = 2,375,790.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,790.45/1,583.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.23

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