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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.87, 2,376.49 and 852.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.87, 2,376.49 and 852.59 is: 1,279.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.87 : 2,376.49 = 852.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.87/2,376.49 = 852.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.87x = 2,376.49 × 852.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.87x = 2,026,157.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,157.60/1,583.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.25

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