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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.33, 2,381.60 and 765.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.33, 2,381.60 and 765.38 is: 1,148.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.33 : 2,381.60 = 765.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.33/2,381.60 = 765.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.33x = 2,381.60 × 765.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.33x = 1,822,836.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,836.88/1,587.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.37

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