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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.94, 2,375.31 and 926.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.94, 2,375.31 and 926.06 is: 1,388.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.94 : 2,375.31 = 926.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.94/2,375.31 = 926.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.94x = 2,375.31 × 926.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.94x = 2,199,667.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,667.70/1,583.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.73

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