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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.94, 2,376.04 and 544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.94, 2,376.04 and 544 is: 816.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.94 : 2,376.04 = 544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.94/2,376.04 = 544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.94x = 2,376.04 × 544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.94x = 1,292,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,565.76/1,583.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.04

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