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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.72, 2,379.36 and 662.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.72, 2,379.36 and 662.28 is: 992.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.72 : 2,379.36 = 662.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.72/2,379.36 = 662.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.72x = 2,379.36 × 662.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.72x = 1,575,802.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,802.54/1,587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.49

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