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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.38, 2,372.99 and 763.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.38, 2,372.99 and 763.25 is: 1,143.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.38 : 2,372.99 = 763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.38/2,372.99 = 763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.38x = 2,372.99 × 763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.38x = 1,811,168.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,168.94/1,584.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.14

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