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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.51, 2,186.03 and 921.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.51, 2,186.03 and 921.12 is: 1,270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.51 : 2,186.03 = 921.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.51/2,186.03 = 921.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.51x = 2,186.03 × 921.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.51x = 2,013,591.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,591.35/1,584.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.80

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