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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.94, 2,377.26 and 659.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.94, 2,377.26 and 659.92 is: 989.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.94 : 2,377.26 = 659.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.94/2,377.26 = 659.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.94x = 2,377.26 × 659.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.94x = 1,568,801.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,801.42/1,584.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.82

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