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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.98, 2,379.45 and 847.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.98, 2,379.45 and 847.39 is: 1,269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.98 : 2,379.45 = 847.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.98/2,379.45 = 847.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.98x = 2,379.45 × 847.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.98x = 2,016,322.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,322.14/1,587.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.74

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