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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.85, 2,378.42 and 1,067.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.85, 2,378.42 and 1,067.18 is: 1,602.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.85 : 2,378.42 = 1,067.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.85/2,378.42 = 1,067.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.85x = 2,378.42 × 1,067.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.85x = 2,538,185.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,185.03/1,583.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.54

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