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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.76, 2,185.57 and 875.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.76, 2,185.57 and 875.65 is: 1,208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.76 : 2,185.57 = 875.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.76/2,185.57 = 875.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.76x = 2,185.57 × 875.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.76x = 1,913,794.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,794.37/1,583.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.39

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