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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.55, 2,189.51 and 887.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.55, 2,189.51 and 887.93 is: 1,225.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.55 : 2,189.51 = 887.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.55/2,189.51 = 887.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.55x = 2,189.51 × 887.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.55x = 1,944,131.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,131.61/1,586.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.38

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