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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.71, 2,381.72 and 663.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.71, 2,381.72 and 663.14 is: 994.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.71 : 2,381.72 = 663.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.71/2,381.72 = 663.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.71x = 2,381.72 × 663.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.71x = 1,579,398.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,398.58/1,587.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.77

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