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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.09, 2,190.29 and 888.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.09, 2,190.29 and 888.47 is: 1,226.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.09 : 2,190.29 = 888.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.09/2,190.29 = 888.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.09x = 2,190.29 × 888.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.09x = 1,946,004.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,004.77/1,587.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.14

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