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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.20, 2,190.88 and 958.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.20, 2,190.88 and 958.08 is: 1,322.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.20 : 2,190.88 = 958.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.20/2,190.88 = 958.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.20x = 2,190.88 × 958.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.20x = 2,099,038.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,038.31/1,587.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.48

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