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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.07, 2,189.90 and 997.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.07, 2,189.90 and 997.19 is: 1,375.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.07 : 2,189.90 = 997.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.07/2,189.90 = 997.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.07x = 2,189.90 × 997.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.07x = 2,183,741.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,741.40/1,587.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.96

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