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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.04, 2,380.86 and 613.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.04, 2,380.86 and 613.22 is: 919.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.04 : 2,380.86 = 613.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.04/2,380.86 = 613.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.04x = 2,380.86 × 613.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.04x = 1,459,979.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,979.06/1,587.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.94

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