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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.91, 2,381.22 and 547.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.91, 2,381.22 and 547.69 is: 821.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.91 : 2,381.22 = 547.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.91/2,381.22 = 547.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.91x = 2,381.22 × 547.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.91x = 1,304,170.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,170.38/1,587.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.31

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