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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.56, 2,381.78 and 663.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.56, 2,381.78 and 663.55 is: 995.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.56 : 2,381.78 = 663.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.56/2,381.78 = 663.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.56x = 2,381.78 × 663.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.56x = 1,580,430.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,430.12/1,587.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.51

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