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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.70, 2,382.90 and 711.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.70, 2,382.90 and 711.55 is: 1,067.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.70 : 2,382.90 = 711.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.70/2,382.90 = 711.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.70x = 2,382.90 × 711.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.70x = 1,695,552.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,552.50/1,587.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.93

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