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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.69, 2,381.70 and 547.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.69, 2,381.70 and 547.40 is: 821.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.69 : 2,381.70 = 547.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.69/2,381.70 = 547.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.69x = 2,381.70 × 547.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.69x = 1,303,742.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,742.58/1,587.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.16

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