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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.89, 2,374.55 and 660.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.89, 2,374.55 and 660.14 is: 989.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.89 : 2,374.55 = 660.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.89/2,374.55 = 660.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.89x = 2,374.55 × 660.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.89x = 1,567,527.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,527.85/1,583.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.67

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