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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.95, 2,185.83 and 875.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.95, 2,185.83 and 875.84 is: 1,208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.95 : 2,185.83 = 875.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.95/2,185.83 = 875.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.95x = 2,185.83 × 875.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.95x = 1,914,434.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,434.61/1,583.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.65

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