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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.96, 2,381.86 and 807.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.96, 2,381.86 and 807.72 is: 1,211.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.96 : 2,381.86 = 807.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.96/2,381.86 = 807.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.96x = 2,381.86 × 807.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.96x = 1,923,875.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,875.96/1,587.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.54

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