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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.45, 2,380.34 and 600.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.45, 2,380.34 and 600.11 is: 899.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.45 : 2,380.34 = 600.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.45/2,380.34 = 600.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.45x = 2,380.34 × 600.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.45x = 1,428,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,460.99/1,587.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.85

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