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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.71, 2,189.05 and 1,272.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.71, 2,189.05 and 1,272.79 is: 1,755.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.71 : 2,189.05 = 1,272.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.71/2,189.05 = 1,272.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.71x = 2,189.05 × 1,272.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.71x = 2,786,197.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,197.93/1,586.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.95

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