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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.52, 2,190.06 and 1,063.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.52, 2,190.06 and 1,063.26 is: 1,467.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.52 : 2,190.06 = 1,063.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.52/2,190.06 = 1,063.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.52x = 2,190.06 × 1,063.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.52x = 2,328,603.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,603.20/1,586.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.74

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