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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586, 2,188.68 and 1,063.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586, 2,188.68 and 1,063.28 is: 1,467.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586 : 2,188.68 = 1,063.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586/2,188.68 = 1,063.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586x = 2,188.68 × 1,063.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586x = 2,327,179.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,179.67/1,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.33

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