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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587, 2,190.06 and 888.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587, 2,190.06 and 888.39 is: 1,225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587 : 2,190.06 = 888.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587/2,190.06 = 888.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587x = 2,190.06 × 888.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587x = 1,945,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,627.40/1,587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.98

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