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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.68, 2,377.02 and 891.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.68, 2,377.02 and 891.32 is: 1,336.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.68 : 2,377.02 = 891.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.68/2,377.02 = 891.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.68x = 2,377.02 × 891.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.68x = 2,118,685.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,685.47/1,584.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.98

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