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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.56, 2,381.32 and 709.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.56, 2,381.32 and 709.83 is: 1,064.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.56 : 2,381.32 = 709.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.56/2,381.32 = 709.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.56x = 2,381.32 × 709.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.56x = 1,690,332.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,332.38/1,587.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.74

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