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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.72, 2,189.68 and 923.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.72, 2,189.68 and 923.96 is: 1,275.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.72 : 2,189.68 = 923.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.72/2,189.68 = 923.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.72x = 2,189.68 × 923.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.72x = 2,023,176.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,176.73/1,586.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.07

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