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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.41, 2,380.26 and 721.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.41, 2,380.26 and 721.25 is: 1,081.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.41 : 2,380.26 = 721.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.41/2,380.26 = 721.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.41x = 2,380.26 × 721.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.41x = 1,716,762.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,762.53/1,587.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.49

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