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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.06, 2,188.05 and 1,302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.06, 2,188.05 and 1,302.44 is: 1,795.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.06 : 2,188.05 = 1,302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.06/2,188.05 = 1,302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.06x = 2,188.05 × 1,302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.06x = 2,849,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,803.84/1,587.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.65

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