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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.65, 2,380.91 and 613.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.65, 2,380.91 and 613.49 is: 920.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.65 : 2,380.91 = 613.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.65/2,380.91 = 613.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.65x = 2,380.91 × 613.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.65x = 1,460,649.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,649.50/1,587.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.01

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