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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.59, 2,381.48 and 662.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.59, 2,381.48 and 662.47 is: 993.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.59 : 2,381.48 = 662.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.59/2,381.48 = 662.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.59x = 2,381.48 × 662.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.59x = 1,577,659.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,659.06/1,587.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.74

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