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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.76, 2,373.48 and 814.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.76, 2,373.48 and 814.80 is: 1,221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.76 : 2,373.48 = 814.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.76/2,373.48 = 814.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.76x = 2,373.48 × 814.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.76x = 1,933,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,911.50/1,583.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.09

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