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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.63, 2,183.90 and 1,052.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.63, 2,183.90 and 1,052.58 is: 1,450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.63 : 2,183.90 = 1,052.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.63/2,183.90 = 1,052.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.63x = 2,183.90 × 1,052.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.63x = 2,298,724.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,724.20/1,584.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.64

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