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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.85, 2,380.75 and 663.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.85, 2,380.75 and 663.16 is: 994.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.85 : 2,380.75 = 663.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.85/2,380.75 = 663.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.85x = 2,380.75 × 663.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.85x = 1,578,826.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,826.38/1,587.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.32

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