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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.81, 2,186.97 and 876.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.81, 2,186.97 and 876.61 is: 1,209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.81 : 2,186.97 = 876.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.81/2,186.97 = 876.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.81x = 2,186.97 × 876.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.81x = 1,917,119.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,119.77/1,584.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.68

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