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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.10, 2,378.02 and 1,122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.10, 2,378.02 and 1,122.58 is: 1,682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.10 : 2,378.02 = 1,122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.10/2,378.02 = 1,122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.10x = 2,378.02 × 1,122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.10x = 2,669,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,508.16/1,587.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.01

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