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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.39, 2,381.69 and 614.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.39, 2,381.69 and 614.17 is: 921.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.39 : 2,381.69 = 614.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.39/2,381.69 = 614.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.39x = 2,381.69 × 614.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.39x = 1,462,762.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,762.55/1,587.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.49

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