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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.83, 2,187.26 and 921.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.83, 2,187.26 and 921.69 is: 1,272.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.83 : 2,187.26 = 921.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.83/2,187.26 = 921.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.83x = 2,187.26 × 921.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.83x = 2,015,975.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,975.67/1,584.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.05

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