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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.94, 2,190.04 and 924.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.94, 2,190.04 and 924.01 is: 1,275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.94 : 2,190.04 = 924.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.94/2,190.04 = 924.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.94x = 2,190.04 × 924.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.94x = 2,023,611.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,611.08/1,586.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.16

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