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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.26, 2,381.52 and 856.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.26, 2,381.52 and 856.64 is: 1,285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.26 : 2,381.52 = 856.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.26/2,381.52 = 856.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.26x = 2,381.52 × 856.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.26x = 2,040,105.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,105.29/1,587.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.30

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