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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,585.52, 2,377.91 and 1,121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,585.52, 2,377.91 and 1,121.95 is: 1,682.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,585.52 : 2,377.91 = 1,121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,585.52/2,377.91 = 1,121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,585.52x = 2,377.91 × 1,121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,585.52x = 2,667,895.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,895.59/1,585.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.66

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