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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.81, 2,187.12 and 876.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.81, 2,187.12 and 876.65 is: 1,209.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.81 : 2,187.12 = 876.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.81/2,187.12 = 876.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.81x = 2,187.12 × 876.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.81x = 1,917,345.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,345.85/1,584.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.82

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