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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.94, 2,376.48 and 706.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.94, 2,376.48 and 706.37 is: 1,059.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.94 : 2,376.48 = 706.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.94/2,376.48 = 706.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.94x = 2,376.48 × 706.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.94x = 1,678,660.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,660.97/1,583.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.80

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