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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.90, 2,189.76 and 914.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.90, 2,189.76 and 914.78 is: 1,262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.90 : 2,189.76 = 914.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.90/2,189.76 = 914.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.90x = 2,189.76 × 914.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.90x = 2,003,148.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,148.65/1,586.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.30

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