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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.51, 2,189.20 and 923.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.51, 2,189.20 and 923.49 is: 1,274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.51 : 2,189.20 = 923.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.51/2,189.20 = 923.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.51x = 2,189.20 × 923.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.51x = 2,021,704.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,704.31/1,586.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.31

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