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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.83, 2,189.97 and 957.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.83, 2,189.97 and 957.67 is: 1,321.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.83 : 2,189.97 = 957.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.83/2,189.97 = 957.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.83x = 2,189.97 × 957.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.83x = 2,097,268.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,268.57/1,586.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.67

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