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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.93, 2,380.38 and 662.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.93, 2,380.38 and 662.46 is: 993.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.93 : 2,380.38 = 662.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.93/2,380.38 = 662.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.93x = 2,380.38 × 662.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.93x = 1,576,906.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,906.53/1,586.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.69

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