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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.99, 2,382.66 and 614.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.99, 2,382.66 and 614.78 is: 922.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.99 : 2,382.66 = 614.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.99/2,382.66 = 614.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.99x = 2,382.66 × 614.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.99x = 1,464,811.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,811.71/1,587.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.43

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