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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.60, 2,189.52 and 887.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.60, 2,189.52 and 887.97 is: 1,225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.60 : 2,189.52 = 887.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.60/2,189.52 = 887.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.60x = 2,189.52 × 887.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.60x = 1,944,236.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,236.29/1,586.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.41

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