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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.63, 2,381.06 and 663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.63, 2,381.06 and 663.20 is: 994.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.63 : 2,381.06 = 663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.63/2,381.06 = 663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.63x = 2,381.06 × 663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.63x = 1,579,118.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,118.99/1,587.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.64

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