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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.71, 2,189.66 and 888.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.71, 2,189.66 and 888.09 is: 1,225.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.71 : 2,189.66 = 888.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.71/2,189.66 = 888.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.71x = 2,189.66 × 888.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.71x = 1,944,615.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,615.15/1,586.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.56

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