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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.09, 2,380.49 and 764.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.09, 2,380.49 and 764.84 is: 1,147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.09 : 2,380.49 = 764.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.09/2,380.49 = 764.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.09x = 2,380.49 × 764.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.09x = 1,820,698.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,698.97/1,587.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.19

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