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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.24, 2,190.38 and 888.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.24, 2,190.38 and 888.62 is: 1,226.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.24 : 2,190.38 = 888.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.24/2,190.38 = 888.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.24x = 2,190.38 × 888.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.24x = 1,946,415.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,415.48/1,587.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.29

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