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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.65, 2,186.20 and 1,053.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.65, 2,186.20 and 1,053.41 is: 1,454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.65 : 2,186.20 = 1,053.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.65/2,186.20 = 1,053.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.65x = 2,186.20 × 1,053.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.65x = 2,302,961.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,961.70/1,583.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.22

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