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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.96, 2,376.86 and 718.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.96, 2,376.86 and 718.36 is: 1,077.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.96 : 2,376.86 = 718.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.96/2,376.86 = 718.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.96x = 2,376.86 × 718.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.96x = 1,707,441.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,441.15/1,583.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.96

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