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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.76, 2,377.69 and 707.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.76, 2,377.69 and 707.88 is: 1,062.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.76 : 2,377.69 = 707.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.76/2,377.69 = 707.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.76x = 2,377.69 × 707.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.76x = 1,683,103.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,103.77/1,584.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.06

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