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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.88, 2,383.21 and 755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.88, 2,383.21 and 755.96 is: 1,134.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.88 : 2,383.21 = 755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.88/2,383.21 = 755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.88x = 2,383.21 × 755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.88x = 1,801,606.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,606.10/1,587.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.60

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