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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.83, 2,375.89 and 1,121.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.83, 2,375.89 and 1,121.15 is: 1,680.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.83 : 2,375.89 = 1,121.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.83/2,375.89 = 1,121.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.83x = 2,375.89 × 1,121.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.83x = 2,663,714.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,714.39/1,584.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.76

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