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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.27, 2,382.57 and 894.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.27, 2,382.57 and 894.54 is: 1,342.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.27 : 2,382.57 = 894.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.27/2,382.57 = 894.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.27x = 2,382.57 × 894.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.27x = 2,131,304.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,304.17/1,587.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.75

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