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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.72, 2,185.49 and 875.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.72, 2,185.49 and 875.62 is: 1,208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.72 : 2,185.49 = 875.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.72/2,185.49 = 875.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.72x = 2,185.49 × 875.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.72x = 1,913,658.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,658.75/1,583.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.33

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