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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.70, 2,376.10 and 706.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.70, 2,376.10 and 706.82 is: 1,060.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.70 : 2,376.10 = 706.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.70/2,376.10 = 706.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.70x = 2,376.10 × 706.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.70x = 1,679,475.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,475.00/1,583.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.48

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