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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.56, 2,186.76 and 921.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.56, 2,186.76 and 921.56 is: 1,271.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.56 : 2,186.76 = 921.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.56/2,186.76 = 921.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.56x = 2,186.76 × 921.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.56x = 2,015,230.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,230.55/1,584.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.79

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