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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.53, 2,186.60 and 885.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.53, 2,186.60 and 885.89 is: 1,222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.53 : 2,186.60 = 885.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.53/2,186.60 = 885.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.53x = 2,186.60 × 885.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.53x = 1,937,082.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937,082.64/1,584.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.50

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