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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.84, 2,380.10 and 662.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.84, 2,380.10 and 662.13 is: 993.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.84 : 2,380.10 = 662.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.84/2,380.10 = 662.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.84x = 2,380.10 × 662.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.84x = 1,575,932.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,932.30/1,586.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.13

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