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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.67, 2,379.88 and 663.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.67, 2,379.88 and 663.77 is: 994.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.67 : 2,379.88 = 663.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.67/2,379.88 = 663.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.67x = 2,379.88 × 663.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.67x = 1,579,692.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,692.95/1,587.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.98

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