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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587, 2,381.22 and 765.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587, 2,381.22 and 765.12 is: 1,148.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587 : 2,381.22 = 765.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587/2,381.22 = 765.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587x = 2,381.22 × 765.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587x = 1,821,919.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,919.05/1,587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.03

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