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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.84, 2,381.73 and 614.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.84, 2,381.73 and 614.13 is: 921.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.84 : 2,381.73 = 614.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.84/2,381.73 = 614.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.84x = 2,381.73 × 614.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.84x = 1,462,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,691.84/1,587.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.18

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