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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.52, 2,379.45 and 855.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.52, 2,379.45 and 855.56 is: 1,282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.52 : 2,379.45 = 855.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.52/2,379.45 = 855.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.52x = 2,379.45 × 855.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.52x = 2,035,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,762.24/1,587.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.35

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