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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.76, 2,189.60 and 888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.76, 2,189.60 and 888 is: 1,225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.76 : 2,189.60 = 888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.76/2,189.60 = 888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.76x = 2,189.60 × 888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.76x = 1,944,364.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,364.80/1,586.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.37

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