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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.76, 2,381.94 and 808.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.76, 2,381.94 and 808.18 is: 1,212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.76 : 2,381.94 = 808.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.76/2,381.94 = 808.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.76x = 2,381.94 × 808.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.76x = 1,925,036.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,036.27/1,587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.42

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