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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.96, 2,382.01 and 766.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.96, 2,382.01 and 766.92 is: 1,150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.96 : 2,382.01 = 766.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.96/2,382.01 = 766.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.96x = 2,382.01 × 766.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.96x = 1,826,818.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,818.02/1,587.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.42

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