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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.04, 2,190.10 and 888.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.04, 2,190.10 and 888.41 is: 1,226.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.04 : 2,190.10 = 888.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.04/2,190.10 = 888.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.04x = 2,190.10 × 888.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.04x = 1,945,706.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,706.74/1,587.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.00

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