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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.80, 2,382.38 and 614.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.80, 2,382.38 and 614.59 is: 922.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.80 : 2,382.38 = 614.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.80/2,382.38 = 614.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.80x = 2,382.38 × 614.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.80x = 1,464,182.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,182.50/1,587.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.14

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