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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.79, 2,373.63 and 658.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.79, 2,373.63 and 658.29 is: 986.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.79 : 2,373.63 = 658.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.79/2,373.63 = 658.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.79x = 2,373.63 × 658.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.79x = 1,562,536.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,536.89/1,583.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.58

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