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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.54, 2,189.44 and 887.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.54, 2,189.44 and 887.96 is: 1,225.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.54 : 2,189.44 = 887.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.54/2,189.44 = 887.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.54x = 2,189.44 × 887.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.54x = 1,944,135.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,135.14/1,586.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.39

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