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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.67, 2,374.79 and 659.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.67, 2,374.79 and 659.01 is: 988.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.67 : 2,374.79 = 659.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.67/2,374.79 = 659.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.67x = 2,374.79 × 659.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.67x = 1,565,007.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,007.06/1,583.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.22

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