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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.79, 2,377.49 and 659.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.79, 2,377.49 and 659.85 is: 989.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.79 : 2,377.49 = 659.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.79/2,377.49 = 659.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.79x = 2,377.49 × 659.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.79x = 1,568,786.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,786.78/1,584.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.90

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