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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.70, 2,375.90 and 609.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.70, 2,375.90 and 609.80 is: 914.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.70 : 2,375.90 = 609.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.70/2,375.90 = 609.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.70x = 2,375.90 × 609.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.70x = 1,448,808.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,808.89/1,583.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.83

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