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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.62, 2,380.79 and 662.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.62, 2,380.79 and 662.26 is: 993.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.62 : 2,380.79 = 662.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.62/2,380.79 = 662.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.62x = 2,380.79 × 662.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.62x = 1,576,701.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,701.99/1,586.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.75

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