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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.31, 2,188.60 and 1,026.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.31, 2,188.60 and 1,026.78 is: 1,416.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.31 : 2,188.60 = 1,026.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.31/2,188.60 = 1,026.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.31x = 2,188.60 × 1,026.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.31x = 2,247,210.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,210.71/1,586.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.63

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